Significance of Cereal
Cereal, as defined in the Purana, refers to a type of grain cultivated for food, which serves as a staple in many diets globally. Science also defines cereal as a specific food group essential for dietary analysis. Additionally, it pertains to seeds from the grass family that are a major food source, notably in the Indian diet, where they primarily provide carbohydrates for energy. Thus, cereal encompasses both agricultural and nutritional importance.
Synonyms: Breakfast food, Oatmeal
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Hindu concept of 'Cereal'
In Hinduism, cereal signifies essential grain cultivated for nourishment. It represents staple food sources vital for sustaining life, reflecting both agricultural practices and the importance of sustenance in the culture.
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) A type of grain cultivated for food, often cereal crops are a staple in many diets around the world.[1]
The concept of Cereal in scientific sources
Cereal refers to seeds from the grass family that are essential in the Indian diet, primarily contributing carbohydrates for energy, making them a significant food source in the region's nutrition.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Cereal is a specific food group, which is part of the dietary patterns, used for analysis.[2]