In past couple of years, ‘Multigrain Foods’ have become quite a huge food and diet trend. Almost all our food items, from flour to bread to baked snacks, have now got a multigrain alternative. We all know how Plain Flour and Wheat Flour aren’t as healthy as we thought they would be. So in the endless quest for living a healthier life, we choose multigrain, assuming it is a more nutritious option. But is it really? Let’s find out!

What is Multigrain?

As the name suggests, multigrain is made from combining a bunch of whole grains instead of one type, in order to add more nutrition to our diets. While your average bread is made from wheat, this one may also include barley, millet, flax, oats, quinoa, sunflower seeds, etc.

Why is it good for you?

Multigrain snacks and other products are widely known as great sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, iron, selenium, magnesium and so much more.

Consuming healthy snacks throughout the day leaves you feeling energized and aids in weight management. Multigrain snacks are our go-to option a lot of times since they are tasty, healthy and easily available today. If bought from a reliable vendor, multigrain food can have a high nutrient content.

What should you be careful about?

‘Wheat Bread’ is generally white bread with caramelized sugar or molasses to make it look dark and healthy. The same goes with diet/multigrain snacks. The right kind of marketing has become more important than the right quality of the product.

Always look for 100% whole-grain products! Wholegrain indicates that the entire grain has been kept intact with bran, endosperm and germ. Multigrain on the other hand could only mean that different kinds of junky refined grains may have been used. Not just for multigrain products but for all baked diet snacks, make sure you have a trusted brand that believes in the fundamentals of good health.

Some Multigrain/Whole wheat Snacks you can binge on without feeling guilty!

Baked Whole Wheat Khari

Mornings are incomplete without Tea and tea seems unsatisfying when we don’t have our favorite Tea-Time Snacks to go with it. Our absolute favorite is the deep-fried crispy khari biscuit however, if you are keeping a check on your diet this one is a complete no-no. But fret not! DIP Foods has created an absolutely delicious yet healthy whole wheat alternative for you.

Baked Multigrain Chips

Pair this with one of your healthy homemade dips and you’ve got a quick snack on the go. These multigrain chips are ideal for your afternoon/evening snack.

Whole-grain Cereal

Cereal can be a great on-the-go, wholegrain snack. When choosing a whole-grain cereal make sure the ingredient list states ‘100% whole-grain’ and look at how much sugar and fiber each serving contains. Aim for less than 10gms of sugar and 6 gms of fiber per serving.

Baked Whole Wheat Crouton

Dinners are made super healthy with a mug of soup and some yummy salad. But are you bored of eating the same old food everyday? Add a twist to your soup with a few wholewheat croutons. They’ll add a crunch and are very tasty. DIP Foods has a great baked alternative for us as well, to help us cut out the excess oil!

Wholegrain Flour

Grab a pack of the whole-grain flour available in the market or get your own grains ground. You can make absolutely any cuisine with them. Try a whole-grain taco or make your own pizza base, but once you’ve got this, you will be unstoppable!

 

Hope we have helped you debunk the many myths about multigrain. For more such health related articles log onto our website www.dipfoods.com!

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