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Winter Superfood: Tribal people living in Vindhya consider this green vegetable as winter superfood. It is sure to be used in their food. In dal, in paratha, in raita… because these vegetables are considered a storehouse of strength. Know its benefits from Ayurvedic expert.
Winter Superfood: With the coolness of winter, a blanket of greenery spreads over the fields. There is a storehouse of nutrition hidden in this greenery which is not only delicious but also works as an Ayurvedic medicine. Bathua, which the tribal community of Madhya Pradesh calls the superfood of winter. Sidhi has become a symbol of strength in the rural areas of the district. This green vegetable, which grows naturally in the fields of wheat, gram and peas, is eaten with great gusto in the villages in the form of bhaji, dal-bathua and parathas.
So many benefits of eating Bathua
In the tribal and rural families of Sidhi, Bathua is not just food but also a health protector. In winter, its fragrance mingles in every house. Ayurvedic expert Dr. Pramod Aggarwal explains, “Bathua is a treasure trove of Vitamin A, C, calcium, iron and fiber. It strengthens bones, increases immunity, improves digestion and prevents urine infection and stomach problems.
important for women
Especially beneficial for women, because iron provides relief from menstrual problems. Its regular consumption is necessary in winter, so that there is no seasonal weakness.” According to Dr. Aggarwal, Bathua has been considered a blood purifier and energy source in old Ayurveda texts.
Rs 50 per kg rate
Somnath Gupta (Kuchhwahi village), a vegetable vendor at Gandhi intersection in Sidhi city, said, “Bathua grows free in the fields, but it is sold for Rs 50-60 per kg in the market. The city residents, knowing its benefits, pay the asking price. It purifies the blood and makes the bones strong. In olden times, people were dependent on it.” Suresh Gupta adds, “Women pluck Bathua from the fields and sell it, this earns additional income.”
The Agriculture Department has started an awareness campaign to promote Bathua cultivation in the tribal areas of Vindhya, so that it becomes a part of the local economy. Experts say that indigenous vegetables like Bathua are cheaper and more nutritious than modern superfoods. In this winter season, this green sheet of Vindhya not only fills the stomach but also makes life healthy.
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