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ORGANIC PADDY CULITVATION IMPROVES YIELD

 https://www.livemint.com/Money/YfToF624eHmRfj5Xcu3naM/Organic-paddy-cultivation-improves-yield-wages.html Kochi: Paddy farmers in Kerala’s rice granary Palakkad district have been successful in experimenting with organic paddy cultivation—their maiden crop has a buyer who has offered them a premium. Around 20 farmers have come together under the banner of the Vadakkencherry Padasekhara Samiti for cultivating paddy on a 50-acre plot in Vadakkencherry panchayat in the district. They have been in paddy cultivation for the last few decades but this season they decided to switch over to organic cultivation, bidding goodbye to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Harvesting has just begun and the reaping process is fully manual, involving around 25 workers daily. The process is expected to get over next week. The farmers are happy because the yield from an acre is more than four tonnes when the average yield under conventional paddy cultivation has been roughly 3.5 tonnes, says R.N. Ram...
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Samba Masuri vs Sona Masoori - Glycemic Index

Reported Glycemic Index of Samba Masuri rice is 51 whereas Sona Masoori rice registers 72.(Can someone clarify this?) Higher GI food items are generally not recommended for consumption by diabetics. They can contribute to increase in blood sugar levels and make medical management of diabetes more intensive and sometimes challenging. Low GI Food items are good for those who are  trying to lose weight due to low calories . It is also easy to digest. While basmati is good for those who have high blood sugar levels due to its low glycemic index, it also has a number of varieties and is priced slightly higher.

Glycemic index and Glycemic Load for 100+ common food items - Part 1

Glycemic index and glycemic load offer information about how foods affect blood sugar and insulin.  The lower a food's glycemic index or glycemic load, the less it affects blood sugar and insulin levels.  Here you'll find a list of the glycemic index and glycemic load for more than 100 common food items. Courtesy : Oregon State.edu -https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/1/glycemicindex.pdf

What is Glycemic Index(GI)? and Glycemic Index Diet?

What is Glycemic Index? The glycemic index is a system of assigning a number to carbohydrate-containing foods according to how much each food increases blood sugar. The  Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF)  classifies the GI of foods as low, medium, or high: low GI is 55 or less medium GI is 56–69 high GI is 70 or greater It is recommended to increase the food intake with low-GI food items and avoid High GI food items. What is Glycemic Index Diet? A glycemic index diet is  an eating plan based on how foods affect your blood sugar level .  What is a good Glycemic Index Diet? A healthy, low glycemic diet should comprise mostly low GI foods, such as:  Fruits : apples, berries, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit. Non-starchy vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, tomatoes. Whole grains: quinoa, couscous, barley, buckwheat, oats. Why to follow the Glycemic Index Diet? Food with a high glycemic index (GI) raise blood sugar quickly an...

Organic Food - Surprising Facts About Organic Food That You Might Want To Know

1. In study after study, research from independent organizations consistently shows organic food is higher in nutrients than traditional foods. Research shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants, and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium. 2. They’re free of neurotoxins–toxins that are damaging to brain and nerve cells. A commonly-used class of pesticides called organophosphates was originally developed as a toxic nerve agent during World War I. When there was no longer a need for them in warfare, industry adapted them to kill pests on foods. Many pesticides are still considered neurotoxins. 3. They’re supportive of growing children’s brains and bodies. Children’s growing brains and bodies are far more susceptible to toxins than adults. Choosing organic helps feed their bodies without the exposure to pesticides and genetically-modified organisms, both of which have a relatively short history of use (and therefore safety). 4. They are ...

Organic Rice Cultivation..in South India

What is Organics Rice and Cultivation?   Organic   rice production enhances the ecosystem, sustainable biodiversity and biological cycles. It emphasizes the use of natural materials by opposing the use of synthetic raw materials, transgenic plants, animals or microorganisms or raw materials derived from genetic modification. It also covers the product management, which carefully emphasises on every processing step to maintain the organic integrity and quality of organic rice products Stages in Organic Rice Cultivation are – Soil Fertility Management, Seed to Harvest Management, and Pest and Disease Management, which is explained very well in the following 2 videos by Krishi TV

Different Types of Rice

1. White Rice - White rice is a least demanding to process and is most generally cooked rice all finished India. This specific rice helps in easing stomach related disarranges and treats morning affliction. White rice is the easiest food to digest at any time of the day, which is why it is recommended for children and adults. White rice is frequently known as cleaned rice and is known to be the Paramount as far as quality and taste. For the most part developed in Tamil Nadu, cleaned rice frames a noteworthy piece of South Indian dishes like dosa and rasam. 2. Dark colored Rice - The entire grain dark colored rice is a standout amongst the most solid rice shapes that can never be expended. Nonetheless, the reason examines have demonstrated the nearness of arsenic in darker rice. Thus the greater part of the specialists prescribe its lesser utilization. Something else, the rice is a decent type of Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, fiber, and Selenium. The muscles of darker ...