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The ancient grain that you do not know and must enter your menu
In the last decade we have come to know new grains like quinoa and amaranth, but we have heard less about ponies.
Now that it is getting superfood status, the ancient grain comes out of the darkness and enters your plate.
Here's everything you need to know about it
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
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Pleasant and delicious to meet.
Ponyo (Photo: ShutterStock)
If you have never heard of a pony, a tiny, ancient seed, you are not alone.
Despite the rising popularity in recent years of ancient grains like quinoa, millet and amaranth, the ponyo was under the radar.
But that is starting to change, and the grain from West Africa that is considered a sought-after superfood is already starting to take its place.
Ponyo is a whole grain, gluten-free and cholesterol-free, rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and vegetable protein.
It also provides B vitamins, zinc, iron and magnesium.
B vitamins, like B6 and B12, are beneficial for metabolism and help in cell regeneration, a natural process that replaces damaged or missing cells.
There are two types of ponies, white, which is considered more familiar and black which is almost unprocessed and therefore not recognized in the western world.
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The ponyo is considered one of the fastest growing grains in the world, which helps reduce hunger by increasing access to food when other crops are not available.
Ponyo has a delicious nutty flavor and is loaded with nutritional benefits.
You can cook it just like rice, in boiling water for about 20 minutes.
Here are some of its health benefits:
A Source for Two Important
Amino Acids Amino acids are the building blocks of the protein and they play important roles in the body.
While our body can make some amino acids, it relies on food for others, known as essential amino acids.
What sets Ponyo apart from most other grains is that it contains significant amounts of cysteine and methionine, two important amino acids, one for skin, muscle and hair growth, and the other for protein synthesis.
The presence of these amino acids is very important especially for vegans and vegetarians.
Similar to rice, but much healthier.
Ponio dish (Photo: ShutterStock)
Helps control blood sugar
Unlike white rice for example, which contributes to a sharp rise in blood sugar, ponyo is a food with a low glycemic index, which means it takes longer to digest and therefore helps maintain balanced sugar levels.
Another advantage of ponyo is that it contains durable starch - a kind of carbohydrate that skips digestion in the small intestine and instead, goes straight to the colon.
In addition to all these, the ponyo contains a good amount of dietary fiber and protein, an effective combination in maintaining balanced sugar levels.
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May help with weight loss A
diet rich in dietary fiber helps with a feeling of satiety for a longer time and thus often leads to weight loss.
In a study published in 2019 in the Journal of Nutrition, adults who were overweight and obese who increased their fiber intake were more likely to lose weight after six months than their peers who did not eat more fiber.
In addition, the ponyo is several times richer in protein than its cereal brethren, which also contributes to a feeling of satiety.
Good for celiac patients
because pony is a type of seed, and therefore not bound to wheat, it does not contain gluten.
This makes it a good choice for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder activated by gluten that can lead to small bowel injury.
It is also a good option for people with gluten intolerance or for anyone who wants or must reduce the amount of gluten-containing foods he eats.
And between us, who is not when you have to lose a few pounds?
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