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What Is Special About Standard Millets?

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Source

Barnyard millets are widely grown cereal in the regions of India, Pakistan and Nepal. It is an erect plant which is 60-130 CMS long.  It is cultivated on marginal lands which don't require more irrigation facilities and well fertile soil. The grains are cooked with rice and also boiled with water and milk.

Nature, Colour And Taste

They are tiny white millets belonging to the millet family. Barnyard millets are sweet in taste. They are used in porridges and seem to be likely sticky when they are used to make upma, khichdi and pulao during fasting. It can be also added with dosa, idli batter and chapati dough.

Health Benefits

1. Prevents Anaemia

Barnyard millets contain high levels of proteins when compared to other millets and grains. Being a good source of iron, it aids in increasing the haemoglobin content of the body thereby preventing iron deficiency anaemia. Having low levels of haemoglobin leads to iron deficiency anaemia which can cause fatigue, pallor and weight loss.

2. Lower Blood Sugar Levels

The carbohydrate content present in barnyard millets is very low and slowly digestible, making the barnyard millets as a low glycemic index food. A study published in the journal of food science and technology showed that the consumption of millets can reduce blood sugar levels.

3. Prevents constipation

It is an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fibre which stimulate peristalsis and add bulk to your stools thereby preventing constipation.

4. Gluten-Free Food

Barnyard millets are gluten-free diet which manages the signs and symptoms of celiac disease. Celiac disease is a conduit in which the gluten triggers the immune system activity which triggers the lining of the small intestine.

5. Low In Calories

So, do you want to shed a few pounds without controlling your hunger? The carbohydrate content of barnyard millets is quite low. Low-calorie diets like barnyard millets induce metabolic changes that consume energy and prevent weight loss.

6. Good Source of Proteins

Barnyard millets are a good source of protein which build and repair tissues and also uses protein to make enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals. Proteins help to bolster the immune system, maintain the PH of the body and store nutrients.

7. Control Increasing Cholesterol Levels

The iron content present in barnyard millets helps to promote blood and improve your heart. This lowers the triglycerides levels thus preventing cardiovascular disease.

8. Improves Digestion

The amount of dietary fibre present in barnyard millets helps the regulation of digestion process making the food to digest easier and also cleanse the colon.

Common Q&A

Can we eat millets everyday?

Millets are nutritious, non glutinous foods thus making them easy to digest. Experts suggest that millets should be part of your daily regular diet.

Does millet make you fat?

Millets are very low in calories but loaded with magnesium, fibre and bioactive compounds. Millets make you fuller in a short time and this aids weight loss.

Are millets better than rice and wheat?

Compared to rice and wheat, millets are 6 times more nutritious than wheat and controls cholesterol as well as blood sugar levels.

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