The organically grown cereal crop and the small seed grass is very much used in Asian and African countries. Grown in the tropical regions, millets are also known as superfoods. They are extremely rich in nutrients and a great amount of protein is found in them.

 

 

  • Benefits Of Millets

 

  • Keeps the heart healthy : Millets have high amounts of magnesium content, this makes them effective to reduce high blood pressure levels. It protects the heart from stroke or a heart attack. By keeping your blood pressure level in check millets play a vital role in maintaining your heart health.

 

  • Relaxes & Soothes your body because of rich antioxidant content, millets helps to detoxify and sooth your whole body. It enhances the working of excretory system, thus getting rid of toxins, making your system healthy and relaxed too.

 

  • Aids Digestion : Millets as we know have huge amounts of fibre in them. Therefore when consumed, millets reduces the bloating feeling, cleanses our gastrointestinal system and puts an end to our constipation troubles.

 

  • Brings down diabetes risk : The high magnesium content in millets enhances the function of insulin and the other glucose receptors of our body, thus aiding the prevention of diabetes.

 

  • TYPES OF MILLETS

 

 

  • Pearl Millets :Bajra or pearl millet is grown extensively in India. This type of millet is full of protein. Bajra or Pearl Millet can be used to make chapatis and is also eaten in a sprouted form.

 

  • Kodo Millet :The high fibre Kodo or Kodon millet gives you an instant energy boost. This type of millet is the ideal food for diabetics, which can also be eaten in place of rice.

 

  • Little millet: Kutki or little millet is the most widely used millet and also the one which has the highest fat content. The little millet is used to make bread, dosas, chapatis and is also used as a substitute for rice.

 

  • Finger millet:Also known as Mandua or the famous Ragi, finger millet is a source of high calcium. Ragi is a staple food in Karnataka. Now used to make chips and cookies as well because of the ultimate health benefits.

 

  • Foxtail Millet :Also known as Kangni, foxtail millet has the highest mineral content among all of the millets found. That is why it is the second most produced millet in the world.

 

  • Barnyard Millet:The fastest growing millet is the Jhangora millet. It is rich in fibre and has a high iron content too.

 

  • Sorghum Millet :Popularly known as Jowar, the sorghum millet is used everywhere in India to make chapatis. It has a good mix of protein and carbohydrates.

 

  • Proso Millet:The Barri or Chena millet, it has the highest protein and carbohydrate content. Ideal for people working out rigourously at the gym.