Health Benefits of Coarse Cereals for Children: The United Nations has declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The main objective of declaring this year as the year of coarse grains is to encourage people all over the world to consume local grains as much as possible. After the announcement of the United Nations, emphasis is being laid on the production and consumption of coarse grains across the world. Coarse grains are considered very beneficial for health.
Research conducted by the International Crops and Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRIST) has revealed that compared to rice and wheat, coarse grains like barley and millet are included in the diet of children. It helps in promoting their physical and mental development. Research has revealed that the problem of malnutrition can be kept away by feeding coarse grains to small children. Today in this article we are going to tell you about 5 benefits of feeding coarse grains to children.
Which is coarse grain?
How beneficial are coarse grains for children’s health? After all, which grains are considered coarse? Grains like jowar, bajra, ragi (madua), maize, barley, kodo, sama, bajra, sawna are considered as coarse grains. A sufficient amount of fiber is found in coarse grains, which is considered very beneficial for the stomach.
5 benefits of feeding coarse grains to children
1. Strengthens the digestive system
Fiber is found in abundance in coarse grains which helps in providing relief from digestive problems like stomach ache, constipation, vomiting, and gas.
2. Removes anemia
A sufficient amount of iron is found in coarse grains millet and ragi. Many researches have revealed that iron deficiency in the body can be compensated by consuming ragi and millet. If Ragi is consumed especially during pregnancy, it helps in removing the problem of anemia.
3. Makes teeth and bones stronger
Calcium is found in abundance in coarse grains. Being rich in calcium, coarse grains help in strengthening the teeth and bones of small children.
4. Helpful in mental and physical development
Sodium, protein, fiber and carbohydrates are found in abundance in coarse grains. Which proves helpful in promoting the mental and physical development of children.
5. Makes immunity strong
Vitamin A and Vitamin B complexes are found in coarse grains such as maize. Along with this, the nutrients present in maize help in strengthening the immunity of children.