Well-known cereals at a glance!
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More and more people are looking more critically at their diet, and that also means that more and more experiments are being done with foods that were completely unknown in the Netherlands until recently, or that were eaten in the past , but were largely forgotten.
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Cereals are typically one of the food categories where a lot has happened in recent years! For those who have gradually lost their way between all the quinoa and spelled, today we list some of the most popular and healthiest cereals. That way you know exactly what matches your goals and preferences!
Why other cereals?
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Until a few years ago, wheat was by far the most eaten grain in the Netherlands: everything, from pasta to bread, was made from it. Yet it seems that there are some drawbacks to wheat that are causing more and more people to switch to other grains anyway.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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One of the main reasons is that wheat is relatively high in gluten, which many people - sometimes without knowing it - are sensitive to. Certain substances in wheat can also cause bloating and stomach pain. Do you often suffer from this after you have eaten bread or pasta, then it can help to choose other grains!
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One of the alternatives that has been slowly gaining popularity for years is spelled. Although it is not gluten-free, the gluten has a completely different composition, so that some people can digest them better. Nevertheless, the benefits of spelled are not so much in the gluten as in the further composition of the grain.
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It contains almost twice as much protein as wheat â € “great for athletes â €“ and is richer in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, zinc and manganese. A big advantage is that it is very widely available: you can find bread and pasta with a pin almost everywhere.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
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Oats are one of the other cereals that has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Oats are gluten-free, and they are also incredibly rich in fiber, which gives them a long-lasting filling feeling and promotes your general health. Oatmeal in particular is therefore an excellent breakfast for people with a strong appetite in the morning.
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Finally, oats probably have a positive effect on the amount of 'bad' LDL cholesterol in your body, which can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in the future. An excellent bread substitute, in short!
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A slightly more unknown grain, which nevertheless certainly fits in this list, is millet. Although it is now relatively rare in the Netherlands, it is one of the oldest grains that was eaten by humans; probably farmers in China cultivated it 8,000 years ago! It is gluten-free and contains a wealth of important minerals and antioxidants that help your body limit the harmful effects of free radicals.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
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You buy millet in small grains that you can eat just like couscous or quinoa, for example in a salad or as a basis for a nutritious breakfast. By the way, some organic shops also sell millet flour.
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Teff is probably the most exotic cereal on this list, but the question is how long that will take. You have a good chance that this Ethiopian grain will become the next popular â € ˜ superfood â € ™, following in the footsteps of quinoa and linseed, among others.
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Teff is a nutty cereal that, like the other products in this article, is incredibly rich in protein, important minerals and slow carbohydrates. You can make it into breakfast as an alternative to oatmeal, but the flour can also be used for baking - as has been done in Africa for centuries!
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The above list is missing a number of well-known names that you might have expected, such as quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth. However, these are not grains, but seeds! They can of course be used as a substitute for rice or couscous, and these semi-grains are also often ground into flour, which you can use to make gluten-free pastries, for example.
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25 minSmall dishflour, frozen puff pastry, egg, milk, walnut, mature cheese, paprika, dried Provençal herbs,puff pastry-sticks -
20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
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Buckwheat is also used in pasta, and in the puffed variety it can be used as a delicious, nutty muesli. So it can certainly be worthwhile to try this nutritious category!
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Buckwheat is also used in pasta, and in the puffed variety it can be used as a delicious, nutty muesli. So it can certainly be worthwhile to also use this