Millet
Millet
Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa, with 97% of millet production in developing countries. (Wikipedia)
Millet is classified into two different types: The commonly grown major millet, which is more popular, and the less common minor millet. Major millet varieties include finger millet, foxtail millet, pearl millet, and proso millet. (thehealthy.com)
Nutritional Benefit of Millet:
According to article on “Nourish by WebMD”, Millet,
1. Help enzyme reactions, help for healthy skin and organ function. Millet is rich in niacin, which helps your body manage more than 400 enzyme reactions. Niacin is also important for healthy skin and organ function. In fact, it’s such an important compound that it’s often added to processed foods to enrich them.
2. Control blood sugar. Millet is low in simple carbohydrates and higher in complex carbohydrates, making it a low-glycemic index (GI) food.
3. Improve digestive health. Millet is rich in dietary fibre, both soluble and insoluble. which means it supports good bacteria in your digestive system. This type of fibre is also important for adding bulk to stools, which helps keep you regular and reduces your risk of colon cancer.
4. Protect your heart. The soluble fibre in millet can help reduce the amount of “bad” cholesterol in your blood. Some studies show that millet can also raise your “good” cholesterol levels and lower triglycerides. Because cholesterol is such a big risk factor for heart disease, eating millet regularly may help keep your heart healthier.
5. Supports healthy kidney and heart function. Help nerve transmission. Millet is rich in potassium—a mineral that supports healthy kidney and heart function. Potassium also plays a role in nerve signal transmission, which is how your brain and muscles communicate.
