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India Today
9 hours ago
- Health
- India Today
Jowar vs Ragi roti: Which one wins for weight loss?
Jowar roti is rich in protein, fiber, iron, and antioxidants. Its medium glycemic index ensures slow sugar release, preventing sudden hunger spikes. The protein helps preserve lean muscle mass while the fiber supports digestion and keeps you full for POWER OF RAGI ROTIRagi roti stands out for its exceptionally high calcium content, making it great for bone health. It also has essential amino acids and high dietary fiber, which slow down digestion and reduce unnecessary snacking. Its low glycemic index is ideal for managing blood LOSS BENEFITSJowar: Better for muscle maintenance due to higher protein. Ragi: Better for long-lasting fullness and bone are nutrient-dense and help reduce overall calorie intake, making them excellent for weight you want to build lean muscle while losing fat, choose jowar roti. If you prefer long satiety and stronger bones, go for ragi roti. The best strategy? Alternate between the two for balanced nutrition and sustainable weight on Jowar Roti vs Ragi Roti for Weight Loss1. Which roti is better for weight loss Jowar or Ragi?Both are great, but Jowar roti is lighter on the stomach and lower in calories, making it slightly better for quick weight loss. Ragi roti is richer in calcium and iron, which helps in long-term health.2. Can I eat Jowar or Ragi roti every day?Yes! Both are gluten-free and rich in fiber, so they can be eaten daily as part of a balanced diet. Just watch portion sizes if you're aiming to lose weight.3. Which roti is better for diabetics — Jowar or Ragi?Both have a low glycemic index, but Ragi scores slightly lower, making it a better choice for blood sugar control.4. Is Ragi roti more filling than Jowar roti?Yes. Ragi has more fiber, which keeps you full for longer. It's great for people who often feel hungry between meals.5. Can I mix Jowar and Ragi flour for weight loss?Absolutely! A 50-50 mix gives you the benefits of both — Jowar's lightness and Ragi's mineral This article is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical or dietary advice. Always consult a qualified nutritionist or healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or weight-loss plan.- Ends
NDTV
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Incredible": California Burrito CEO Can't Get Enough Of This Karnataka Cuisine
Indian thali gives you a wholesome experience. From the plethora of flavours to a variety of breads and sweets, the platter is a festival in itself. Agree? Don't know about you, but Bret Mueller, founder of California Burrito, agrees with us. Recently, he was spotted relishing North Karnataka cuisine. FYI: Mueller moved to Bengaluru in 2012 at the age of 22. Coming back to the video in which Mueller is enjoying Jolada Rotti meals in Basavanagudi. As per Mueller, the plate full of fresh vegetables is 'incredible.' In the video, he can he heard saying, 'I first came here in 2014 on the recommendation of my chartered accountant. I was new to the city back then. The experience stuck with me. This plate is full of fresh vegetables, crispy salads, and vibrant flavours. The butter melting over the Jowar rotti is incredible, especially when paired with the eggplant curry.' Mueller added that he visits Basavanagudi especially for the Jolada Rotti meals. 'There are several places across Bengaluru serving similar food, but this one hits differently. It's the best. After eating a meal like this, hitting the gym is out of the question.' Mueller gave full marks to the buttermilk paired with the thali. 'We don't usually get this kind of variety in thalis, especially this many vegetables. It's healthy, filling, and flavorful,' he noted. California Burrito CEO x Jolad Rotti Meals — Season Flake ????⚓️ (@seasonflaketopg) July 29, 2025 The video became an instant hit on social media. A user said, 'This guy became a complete Indian - the hand gestures, the head bob, the English phrasing (very Bangalorean on few times), eating with hand. Great guy and built a great brand with California Burrito.' Another added, 'Jolada Rotti will be nxt Kholapuri Chappal. They just steal, label & sell.' For those who don't know, Jolada or Jowar rotti is made with sorghum flour. Recipes here. 'Bro has had too much Indian food, that he has even acquired the ubiquitous Indian head bob,' a comment read. 'Buttermilk is definitely an acquired taste for a foreigner. He is Indianised now!! not just Bengalurian,' someone said. What do you have to say about it?
NDTV
01-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Cheaper Than Quinoa, Just As Healthy: 6 Budget-Friendly Options
Quinoa has rightfully earned its "superfood" status. This grain is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, along with a hefty dose of fibre, iron, magnesium, and antioxidants, offering a formidable nutritional punch. However, its rising popularity has often come with a premium price tag in India, making it less accessible for budget-conscious consumers. The good news is, you don't need to break the bank to reap similar health benefits. A wealth of traditional and often overlooked grains offers comparable nutritional profiles at a fraction of the cost. Let's explore some fantastic and affordable alternatives to quinoa that can fuel your diet without deflating your wallet. Also Read: 5 Ancient Superfoods That Made A Comeback In Healthy Modern Diets With A Bang What Is A Good Substitute For Quinoa? Here Are 6 Alternatives With Similar Health Benefits: 1. Amaranth Much like quinoa, amaranth is a pseudo-cereal, a seed cooked and eaten like a grain. Hailing from the same region of South America, it boasts an impressive nutritional profile. Amaranth often surpasses quinoa in protein content, with some varieties offering more iron and other essential minerals. It's naturally gluten-free and has a slightly nutty, earthy flavour, making it incredibly versatile. You can pop it like popcorn, cook it into a creamy porridge, or use its flour in gluten-free baking. Its affordability and comparable nutrient density make it a top contender for a quinoa swap. Amaranth is best used to make ladoo during Navratri. Photo Credit: iStock 2. Millets: India has long embraced a diverse range of millets, and these humble grains are finally gaining global recognition for their incredible nutritional value and sustainable cultivation. Varieties like Jowar (Sorghum), Bajra (Pearl Millet), and Ragi (Finger Millet) are packed with fibre, protein, and essential minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. Also Read: From Kuttu Dosa To Ragi Laddoo: 5 Must-Try Millet Recipes For Lunch Sorghum (Jowar): This gluten-free grain often provides a higher protein content than quinoa and boasts double the fibre. Its mild, slightly sweet flavour makes it an easy substitute in most dishes. It's also rich in B vitamins, essential for metabolism. Pearl Millet (Bajra): A hardy and widely available millet, Bajra is an excellent source of fibre, magnesium, and antioxidants. While it may have a slightly different amino acid profile than quinoa (lacking lysine), its overall nutritional value and accessibility make it a fantastic and inexpensive alternative, particularly for those looking to manage blood sugar. Finger Millet (Ragi): Ragi stands out for its exceptionally high calcium content, making it a boon for bone health. It's also rich in fibre and other micronutrients, commonly used in porridges, flatbreads, and baked goods. Click here for our best ragi recipes. Millets are not only nutritious but also remarkably drought-resistant and require less water to grow than many other grains, making them an environmentally conscious choice. 3. Buckwheat Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and is, in fact, a gluten-free pseudo-cereal. It's a rich source of antioxidants, magnesium, copper, and manganese. With a robust, earthy flavour, buckwheat groats (kasha) can be enjoyed as a side dish, in salads, or as a hearty breakfast cereal. Its soluble fibre content can also aid in managing blood cholesterol and blood glucose levels. 4. Barley For those who don't require a gluten-free diet, barley is an exceptionally nutritious and economical choice. Whole grain barley (not "pearled" barley, which has had some bran removed) is loaded with dietary fibre, including beta-glucans known for their cholesterol-lowering and immune-boosting properties. Its chewy texture and nutty flavour make it a wonderful addition to soups, stews, and grain bowls. Try these barley recipes. Barley has been used for a long time to enrich our diets. Image Credit: iStock Have A Variety Of These Grains For Optimal Health While quinoa offers an undeniable nutritional advantage, these more affordable alternatives demonstrate that healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. So, next time you're at the grocery store, consider stepping beyond quinoa and exploring the rich world of ancient and traditional grains. (Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.) Advertisement About Neha Grover Love for reading roused her writing instincts. Neha is guilty of having a deep-set fixation with anything caffeinated. When she is not pouring out her nest of thoughts onto the screen, you can see her reading while sipping on coffee. 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Business Standard
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Time to break-free from paddy for sustainable agriculture in India
The Indian agriculture sector is at a crucial juncture. Intensive paddy cultivation has been the cornerstone of the sector for decades now, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, this practice now poses a significant roadblock in India's journey towards sustainability. As per the latest estimate of 2023-24, paddy cultivation in India occupies an area of 47.82 million hectares (Mha), accounting for 36 per cent of the total area under foodgrain production. It is projected that if the resource-intensive methods and the intensity of paddy production remain unchanged, then methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from paddy cultivation could increase by 35–60 per cent, by 2030. This can be accredited to over-irrigation of paddy fields, over-application of fertilizers, and paddy residue burning. This acts as a reminder for Indian agriculture to rethink its agricultural practices in its pursuit of sustainability. Especially, the agrarian states of Punjab and Haryana should decrease their reliance on paddy production as they have a low contribution to the national pool of food grains at 8.8 per cent from Punjab and 3.8 per cent from Haryana. So, even if the two states discontinue paddy cultivation, food security would not be threatened as other states can expand their paddy production. Studies suggest that the central and eastern states of India such as Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar can intensify paddy production given their natural endowments of land and water resources. Additionally, the dwindling agricultural growth rates in Punjab (1.4 per cent) and Haryana (4.1 per cent) in the past five years reaffirm the need to break free from paddy for a sustainable future. The government already offers a higher minimum support price (MSP) for millets like Bajra and Jowar compared to paddy, and the cost of producing millets is lower, yet most farmers resort to paddy production. This underscores the need for a paradigm shift in traditional agricultural practices and the mindset of the farmers such that the prospect of millet cultivation shines brighter than paddy cultivation. Financial incentives can play a pivotal role in driving this change. Either the current government expenditure on paddy production and procurement can be repurposed or new incentives can be created for millet production. The suggested change in agricultural practices could also ease the fiscal burden of the central and state governments of India as their expenditure on the production and procurement of paddy would reduce. In line with it, in 2024, Punjab and Haryana offered a cash incentive of Rs 17,500/ha to paddy farmers to switch from paddy cultivation to an alternative less resource-intensive crop such as millets. As per the latest estimates, the gross profit earned by the farmers of Punjab (Rs 53,479/ha) and Haryana (Rs 30,048/ha) from producing paddy exceeded the cash incentives offered for not producing it. Therefore, as of now, the cash incentives offered to move away from paddy production are insufficient to incentivise the switch to millet production. In addition, as most farmers are sensitive to yield and income fluctuations, they are resistant to changing their agricultural practices, at least initially. This calls for an overhaul of the incentive mechanism such that it adequately incentivizes the paddy farmers to change their practices for the benefit of the environment, without compromising the economic welfare of the farmers and food security of the country. Some studies further suggest that the incentive amount should be doubled to Rs 35,000/ha, on a 50:50 sharing basis between the centre and the state government. However, to arrive at an adequate amount of cash incentive that can effectively nudge farmers to pivot away from paddy production, the government should account for its expenditure on the production and procurement of paddy. Specifically, the fiscal subsidies offered on agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, power, and irrigation along with the expenditure incurred by the Food Corporation of India for the assured procurement of paddy at its MSP should be considered. The estimated amount can then be repurposed and offered to farmers to hedge the market risk of producing millet while ensuring environmental sustainability in the agriculture sector. For instance, as of 2023-24, the central and state governments of Punjab and Haryana spend a significant amount to support paddy production and its assured procurement. Specifically, the government spends Rs 1,55,004/ha in Punjab and Rs 83,836/ha in Haryana. This expenditure is almost three times the gross profit that paddy farmers earn. To facilitate the paddy farmers of the two states to move away from paddy production, a fund can be created to disburse upfront cash incentives to them via a direct benefit transfer (DBT) system for not growing paddy in their fields. Alternatively, the farmers could either cultivate more environmentally sustainable crops such as Bajra and Jowar or keep the land fallow. The central and state governments can jointly participate in this initiative and provide cash incentives that are at least as much as the gross profit earned by the paddy farmers of both states. So, a cash incentive of Rs 53,479/ha would be reasonable. The suggested cash incentive would make the paddy farmers of Haryana better off and neutralize the paddy farmers of Punjab. This could further enable a doubling of their income within a couple of cropping seasons. Meanwhile, the government expenditure on production subsidies and paddy procurement would be slashed to half the original amount. Therefore, if the area, production, and yield of paddy are assumed to remain as they are in 2023-24, the government would be able to save over Rs 6 lakh crore in Punjab and Haryana, over the next decade. This further indicates the self-financing nature of the outlined incentive structure. The savings on government expenditure currently earmarked for paddy production and procurement in Punjab and Haryana can then be reinvested to establish a price stabilisation fund for millet, build infrastructure to facilitate its higher exports and promote environmental restoration. Imagine a scenario where farmers, the government, and the economy all benefit simultaneously, because of a well-designed incentive structure that encourages farmers to shift from paddy to millet production. The provision of cash incentives via a DBT system promises such a win-win situation. Such an incentive mechanism would not only encourage the farmers to break free from paddy cultivation and achieve agricultural sustainability but will also pave the way for financial growth of the farmers. Moreover, similar incentive structures could be adopted to invigorate the production of other crops such as maize, pulses, and oilseeds that are less resource-intensive but more economically lucrative than paddy.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Government launches Price Support Scheme
VIJAYAWADA: The State government has launched a Price Support Scheme to procure Jowar at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 3,371 per quintal for the Rabi 2024–25 season, aiming to prevent distress sales by farmers as market prices are expected to fall. The scheme, initiated on Wednesday, will be implemented by Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Marketing Federation Limited (AP MARKFED), the State's nodal agency. Procurement began on April 20, 2024, and will continue until June 20, 2025, covering farmers registered on the eCrop portal through centres at Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs) across districts. According to AP MARKFED, Jowar is cultivated across 69,763 hectares in the State, with an estimated production of 2,77,080 MT. The government has initially approved procurement of 10% of the expected yield—about 27,708 MT—backed by a Rs 40 crore loan from the Price Stabilisation Fund. Depending on market conditions, the agency may procure up to 25% of total production (69,270 MT), subject to further approvals. Procurement operations will be supported by District Cooperative Marketing Societies, Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, Farmer Producer Organisations, and Village Organisations. District-level committees, led by Joint Collectors (RBK & R), will oversee logistics, rate fixation for transport and handling, and monitor execution. To ensure smooth operations, centres will be equipped with essential infrastructure including tarpaulins, moisture metres, dryers, sieves, stitching machines, and weighing scales. Payments will be made directly to farmers via Aadhaar-based online transactions through the CM APP. Warehousing and storage will be handled by Central and State Warehousing Corporations, with strict adherence to Fair Average Quality (FAQ) standards. AP MARKFED will earn a 2.5% commission on procurement. The State government has directed district collectors to ensure logistical support and public awareness of the scheme. Post-procurement, AP MARKFED is responsible for timely disposal of Jowar stocks to minimise losses, with final accounts to be submitted following statutory audits.
