HEALTH BENEFITS OF MILLETS

Millets come with a whopping amount of nutrients including proteins, dietary fibre, B vitamins, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, copper and selenium.

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They are also a powerhouse of antioxidants, flavonoids, anthocyanins, saponins and lignans that provide you with impressive health benefits. Millets are now being made into fluffy bread, gooey porridges, hot kitchids, idlis, dosas and even delicious desserts.

Millets are uniqueMillets are unique due to their

• short growing season- can develop from planted seeds to mature, ready-to-harvest plants in a short time like 70 - 120 days.

• Easily grown -unlike rice and wheat that require many inputs in term of soil fertility and water, millets can be easily grown in dry regions with minimum inputs.

• Wonderful nutritional profile compared to other cereals.

• Used as dual-purpose crops-food and fodder they make strong economic sense in mixed farming systems.

Health Benefits Of Millets

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Millets, when compared to wheat and maize, are high on nutrients, gluten-free and have a low glycemic index of 54-68. The presence of a high amount of dietary fibre, proteins with all essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals helps in stabilizing the blood sugar levels. Millets can be a part of a healthy diet for diabetic patient that prevent blood sugar spikes and promote insulin sensitivity.

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