2023-09-20 05:10:51
Rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols… Contributes to slowing aging and preventing vascular disease
Entered 2023.09.20 14:05 Views 124 Entered 2023.09.20 14:05 Modified 2023.09.20 13:48 Views 124 Sorghum is rich in antioxidants, which strengthens the body to fight damage and aging. [사진=국립농업과학원]
Sorghum is usually added to rice and eaten as mixed grain rice, but it is also used in sorghum red bean rice cakes and sorghum porridge. It is often used as an ingredient in alcohol or as an ingredient in bread and drinks. Sorghum has little presence in Korea, but it is eaten a lot in other countries. It is an important food crop with the fifth largest production in the world following wheat, rice, corn, and barley. Let’s learn regarding the health effects of sorghum.
Reduces aging and damage to the body… What is this antioxidant ingredient?
A paper studying the antioxidant activity of rice added with glutinous sorghum and sorghum was published in the Journal of the Korean Crop Society. The content is that higher antioxidant activity can be obtained when sorghum, which has a high antioxidant content among sorghums, is used for mixing. Antioxidants are the power that fights damage and aging in the body. Sorghum is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, tannins, and flavonoids. According to data from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the polyphenol content of sorghum is six times that of red wine and twice that of black rice.
Contributes to the prevention of cardiovascular disease by reducing cholesterol… Synergy effect with vegetables
Sorghum has lower carbohydrate content and calories compared to brown rice. It contains a lot of protein, fat, minerals, vitamin B, etc. It helps prevent cardiovascular disease by strengthening capillaries and reducing cholesterol in the body. In addition to antioxidant ingredients such as flavonoids and polyphenols, it contains various mineral trace elements such as policosanol, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and vitamins B1 and B2. Eating it with various vegetable side dishes can create a synergistic effect by increasing vitamin C and dietary fiber reducing cholesterol in the body.
Strengthens immunity – reduces inflammation… How to distinguish good sorghum?
The proanthocyanidin component contained in sorghum strengthens the immune function of the bladder and reduces cellular oxidative stress, alleviating inflammation. Additionally, since it contains no gluten, it can be an important food for people with gluten intolerance (celiac disease), including diabetes. Millet, a grain similar to sorghum, has smaller grains than sorghum and is rich in protein and fat, so it has a high digestion and absorption rate.
When purchasing sorghum, it is best if the grains are round, opaque, and dark in color. Choose one that is deep red, shiny, and has a clear white band. When cleaning sorghum, wash it thoroughly under running water to remove any foreign substances such as stones, and then place it on a strainer to remove moisture. The taste gets even better if you rub and wash it like you wash barley rice.
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