Millets, the super food
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December 31, 2018
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What is Millets
Millets are Ancient grains. Centuries ago mankind has known their nutritional value. Naturally millets are low in carbohydrates, gluten free and high in fiber. They are good for diabetic patients, who are looking for an alternative grain to rice. They digest slowly by giving sustained energy. They are strong in antioxidant properties. Regular consumption of millets decreases triglycerides and C-reactive protein. Pearl millet (Bajra), Finger millet (ragi, nachni), Sorghum (jowar) are the major millets.
Health benefits of millets
Millets reduces the risk of coronary diseases
Millets contains more nutrition, which helps to reduce coronary heart diseases and improve heart health. Millets are enriched with more magnesium, which reduce blood pressure, risk of heart attacks and atherosclerosis. Potassium rich millets woks as vasodilator.
Millets manage sugar levels
Millets are enriched with goodness of magnesium. It helps in stimulating insulin levels. So it increases the efficacy of glucose receptors in body. This helps to balance the sugar levels in the body and reduces the chance of getting type-2 diabetes. Flax seeds, makhana, red rice and black rice are good for diabetes.
Millets promotes digestion
Rich in fiber, millets help in digestion and reduce bowl issues. It helps in reducing gastrointestinal problems, liver and kidney related diseases.
Helps in detoxification
Millets are rich with components such as Quercetin, curcumin, ellagic and catechins which help to remove foreign agents, free radicals and balance the enzymatic reactions in the body. Naturally this can detoxify the blood.
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Source:
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2. “Rediscover the wealth of Ancient Grains.” http://www.24mantra.com/products/millets/.