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Secrets of Bulgur That Get Full Marks from Dietitians

Bulgur continues to be a favorite of dietitians with its fiber-rich and low glycemic index structure. Duru Gıda Nutrition Consultant Dietitian Emine Uluçay, while talking about the healthy life-supporting properties of bulgur, also drew attention to its being a whole grain food and its high fiber content.

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9 months ago

1 Nov 2024

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Practical, accessible and recommended by dietitians with its various usage options, bulgur draws attention with its low glycemic index and fiber-rich structure. Underlining that there are several important reasons why bulgur is frequently recommended by dietitians, Duru Food Nutrition Consultant Emine Uluçay“Thanks to its high fiber content, bulgur supports digestion and intestinal health, keeps you full for a long time. We can say that bulgur, which increases the feeling of satiety, is a healthy alternative because it prolongs the feeling of hunger. At the same time, it helps balance blood sugar thanks to its low glycemic index,” he said.

Healthy Alternative for Long-Term Fullness

Stating that bulgur can be used as an accompaniment to many dishes and is a food that can be preferred during diets for those who care about weight control, Emine Uluçay said, “Bulgur is a versatile food. It can be used in many different ways in salads, soups, stuffed dishes or pilaf. Consumed alongside animal protein sources such as meat, chicken, fish or plant protein sources such as legumes, bulgur provides a long-term feeling of satiety as it balances blood sugar. It is suitable for use in both healthy and practical recipes.”

Uluçay, who emphasized that bulgur is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants because it is a whole grain food, said, “Bulgur contains B group vitamins such as thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), vitamin B6 and folate (B9), which are important for energy metabolism and nervous system functions. It is also very rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc. Whole grains protect heart health and support digestion thanks to their high fiber and nutrient content. On the other hand, it can help with weight control and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases.”

Duru Gıda Adds Flavor to Tables with Natural Stone Mill for 89 Years

Duru Gıda, which has been working for 89 years to offer all its products, especially bulgur and legume varieties, to the consumer in the most natural and delicious way, has the distinction of being the only company in the sector and in the world that produces bulgur with a natural stone mill. The effect of Duru Bulgur on healthy nutrition is supported not only by local experts but also by international research. The analysis conducted by Duru Gıda on the glycemic index (GI) at Mukogawa Women's University in Japan revealed that bulgur provides a long-term feeling of satiety and prevents hunger pangs with a GI value of 54,9. This finding has proven once again that bulgur is a valuable food for a healthy life and has protective properties against diabetes.

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Golf Royal Gourmet: A Modern Interpretation of Traditional Desserts with Silifke Strawberries

While Golf Dondurma, one of Türkiye's leading ice cream producers, continues to bring the freshest and most refreshing geographically indicated flavors of summer from its homeland to your tables, it transforms the refreshing flavor into a gourmet experience with the 'Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry' from the Royal Gourmet series.

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Crispy Kadayif Dish with Ice Cream

Materials

250 g shredded wheat
125g butter
525 grams (850 mL) Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry Ice Cream

For the syrup:

Half a tea glass of sugar
Half a tea glass of water (65 ml)
1-2 drops of lemon juice

Preparation of

First, let's prepare our syrup. To do this, combine the sugar and water in a pot, stir, and bring to a boil.
After boiling for 10 minutes, add the lemon juice, boil for another 5 minutes, remove from the heat and let it cool.
Put the shredded wheat in a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and mix well.
Take small pieces of shredded wheat and place them in muffin molds, pressing them to create a hollow in the middle.
Let's bake in a preheated oven at 180 ° C, without upper or lower fan setting, for about 20 minutes.
After the fried kadayıf is cooled, drizzle the syrup over it. It's important to leave this process until just before serving to ensure it retains its crispiness.
Finally, let's place the Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry ice cream balls into the kadayıf bowls.
Garnish with strawberry slices, hazelnuts or pistachio pieces and serve. Enjoy!

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Stating that Golf Ice Cream continues to make a difference not only with its delicious products but also with its projects that touch the society, Golf Ice Cream Marketing and Business Development Director Ezgi Eröz"As Golf Ice Cream, we always fulfill our social responsibility by producing high-quality and reliable products. Social solidarity is one of our brand's core values. Together with TEGV, we wanted to bring a little happiness to the lives of children in the earthquake zone. Seeing the smiles on the children's faces was more valuable to us than anything else. We will continue to fulfill our social responsibility, and especially to support children, with projects like this so they can look to the future with hope," he said.

Eroz He continued, “We strive to do our job in the best possible way and bring our understanding of quality to every aspect of life. Because as an institution, we believe that true responsibility always begins with offering the best.”

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