3 Amazing Benefits of Millet

Millet are a traditional staple food of the dry land regions of the world. They are nutri-cereals which are highly nutritious and are known to have high nutrient content which includes protein, essential fatty acids, dietary fibre, B-Vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium.

They help in rendering health benefits like reduction in blood sugar level (diabetes), blood pressure regulation, thyroid, cardiovascular and celiac diseases. However, the direct consumption of millets as food has significantly declined over the past three decades. The major reasons of decrease in consumption is the lack of awareness of nutritional merits, inconveniences in food preparation, lack of processing technologies and also the government policy of disincentives towards millets and favoring of supply of fine cereals at subsidized prices.

Some of the Yajurveda text has mention of Foxtail millet, Barnyard millet, Black finger millet indicating that millet cultivation was happening around 1200 B.C.

In today’s modern world, the millets have a unique standing in between different type of super foods. They are easy and friendly cultivated, are nearly organic and have good nutritional content.

While there are several benefits of Millet, here are a few key benefits mentioned below:

Useful for consumers: Millets contains proteins, good quality carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids which helps in balanced diet.

Useful for planet: Millets are able to survive in the hottest driest climates and important in coping with climate change.

Useful for the farmers: Millets can be used for preparing varied food items and are good as fodder and fuel. Millets are also unique as they are typically the last crop standing in times of drought.

Quick cooking millet can easily become the backbone of a weekday healthy and tasty meal as well as breakfast.

Check out our super healthy Millet Combo.