Millets are one of the oldest nutritious crops known to humans. They are drought-resistant resistant crops which can be grown in dryland and cultivated in Asia 10 thousand years ago.

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1. Manage Blood Glucose Level

Millets are a rich source of magnesium which help in stimulating the level of insulin, and therefore increasing the efficiency of glucose receptors in the body. Further, This can help in maintaining a healthy balance of sugar level in the body.

This helps in reducing the type 2 diabetes. We can also add flaxseeds, red rice, black rice and makhana to maintain the sugar level.

2. Can Millets Reduce Obesity?

Varagu is high in fibre and also prevents gaining weight. It also prevents rising cholesterol levels and decreasing triglyceride levels and it is a functional food to manage weight and promotes weight loss.

3. Prevents Constipation

Constipation in other words difficulty in passing stools. Since it is rich in fibre, it helps your colon to stay hydrated and keep you from being constipated.

4. Antioxidants And Antimicrobial Activity Of Millets

It consists of both polyphenols and antioxidants. The polyphenols possesses anti microbial action against certain bacteria (staphylococcus aureas, bacillus cereas,enterococcus faecilis) therefore can aid in immune response.

5. Why Is Millets, Beneficial For Postmenopausal Women?

Since kodo millets are rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins like vitamin B, folic acid,it is beneficial for postmenopausal women suffering from signs of cardiovascular diseases like high blood pressure levels and high cholesterol levels.

Even though, we saw about how nutritious kodo millets are, I seriously don’t have seen anyone using kodo millets in their diets except our old but doctor-like grandmas. Let’s see some of the delicious recipes.

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