The staple food of Koreans is definitely rice. The rice we eat every day is mainly composed of carbohydrates, and Koreans’ love for carbohydrates is indescribable, such as eating fried rice after eating meat, eating ramen, and eating rolled rice.
Everyone knows that carbohydrates are one of the important sources of energy for our body. However, if carbohydrates that should be used as energy are not used properly, they turn into body fat. Nowadays, clothes have become thinner, and if you really need to manage your weight due to your weight gain, let’s pay attention to “this”.
◇’Paro’ has existed since ancient times
Spelled is said to be one of the first cereals cultivated around 12,000 years ago. The beginning of Pharos’ history in Italy occurred when the general Caesar (Julius Caesar), who led the prosperity of the ancient Roman Empire, brought Pharos to Rome as a trophy after successfully invading Egypt. Spelled, which is long-lasting and rich in nutrients, was used as a military food during the long Roman war, and was so important that it was later called “the emperor’s grain” and was used as currency.
What exactly is spelled, such a precious food chosen by Caesar? Farro is a collective word for three grains, and spelt is generally called spelt in European countries, including Italy, and in the United States.
◇’Spelt’ is still cultivated today with great care.
Compared to modern grains that have undergone genetic modifications or crossbreeding to increase production, spelled, an ancient grain, has maintained its original shape. The lighthouse is characterized by its strong vitality which allowed it to survive even in the harsh environment of ancient times. The Italian region of Tuscany is considered the optimal growing area for spelled due to its high altitude, low temperature and dryness. In the Italian region of Tuscany, the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers is prohibited when growing spelled, and seed use by local residents is required to maintain the quality of spelled seeds. After cultivation, it undergoes a two-year rest period (crop rotation) to maintain the best quality.
◇Why complex carbohydrate spelled is effective for losing weight
Spelled, a complex carbohydrate, is rich in resistant starch and 100g of spelled contains 21.2g of resistant starch. This ingredient slows digestion and makes you feel full for a long time, which is why it was adopted as a military ration for the Roman army. If you cook it with white rice, which digests quickly, it can help you lose weight by avoiding frequent food intake or overeating.
Spelled is also effective in controlling appetite and managing blood vessel health. Spelled is rich in a component called “arabinoxylan”, which promotes the secretion of hormones that regulate appetite such as leptin. Indeed, providing an arabinoxylan-containing diet to patients with metabolic syndrome was shown to reduce patients’ acute glucose and insulin responses and hunger. Therefore, spelled containing arabinoxylan can reduce hunger and help control appetite.
Spelled is also effective for vascular health. In fact, adding spelled to the diet of diabetic patients for 6 weeks not only reduced fasting blood sugar levels, but also reduced levels of LDL cholesterol, known as bad cholesterol, and triglycerides by 11%. . This is because it contains “arabinoxylan,” a type of dietary fiber. This ingredient works to prevent the synthesis of cholesterol in the body.
◇’Lighthouse’ prevents the increase in blood sugar levels
According to data from the Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Policies, spelled contains 2.4 sugars per 100 g. Spelled, called a low-sugar cereal because its sugar level is very low, helps manage blood sugar levels and is recommended for diabetic patients. In fact, the effects of spelled have been studied in India. Comparing the group that consumed spelled rice and the control group that did not, the postprandial blood sugar level increased by 20 mg/dl, but the blood sugar level remained stable.
◇ ‘Lighthouse’ that protects skin health
Spelled contains high levels of antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants that help boost immunity also help prevent skin aging and improve skin beauty. In particular, ferulic acid, highly contained in spelled, protects the collagen and elastin of the skin by suppressing the production of melanin, preventing the aging of the skin which can become dull due to the diet is said to be beneficial.
◇Spelt goes well with white rice
White rice cooked only with white rice is digested quickly. For this reason, you may feel hungry quickly, but if you mix in spelled, which slows down digestion, you can feel full for a long time along with the rich nutrients of spelled. The golden ratio between white rice and spelled is 7:3, the same as cooking multigrain rice. Spelled is rich in nutrients, including 9 kinds of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, 10 kinds of essential amino acids, plant vitamins and antioxidant compounds, so every time you eat spelled, you can consume various nutrients that are not found in white rice, so I think it’s helpful for management.
The staple food of Koreans is definitely rice. Rice is very important to Koreans who live by the power they gain from eating rice, also known as “the spirit of rice”. If you’re worried about your blood sugar level every time you eat or are trying to control your weight, try making a healthy meal with spelled rice.
Reporter Kang Min-seong kms@dt.co.kr
[ 저작권자 ⓒ디지털타임스, 무단 전재 및 재배포 금지 ]
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