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I can revoke my consent at any time through the unsubscribe link in the email or message. Millets are a powerhouse of nutrients. They have reclaimed their space in the kitchen of those more health-conscious. Millets boost your health and improve weight loss, besides being gluten-free. Speak to any fitness enthusiast, and they will vouch for the miraculous benefits of eating millets.
Millets are available in a variety of types, and each has its health benefits. Walk into a supermarket at any time of the year, and you will find millets in stock. That is because of their cultivation across seasons. Consuming millets as part of your daily diet is an age-old concept. The population of central and southern India consumed millets daily until the Green Revolution made rice and wheat more accessible. However, government policies did not provide incentives for growing millets.
On the contrary, it discouraged farmers from cultivating millets. Therefore, consumption of millets reduced as the produce quantum dipped. However, ditching rice or wheat bread entirely for millets is not healthy for your body—practice grain diversity in your diet for wholesome nutrition. Millets are coarse grains that are traditionally grown and consumed in the Indian subcontinent for over 5000 years.
They have high nutritional value and are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fibres. Unlike other cereals, millets require little water and ground fertility. The world is now noticing millets for their enormous potential. Naked grains refer to the millets devoid of the tough, indigestible husk, namely, Ragi, Jowar, and Bajra. These millets don’t require processing after their harvest. They can be consumed right after cleaning.
These millets are therefore significantly cultivated today. The processing, once done by hand, is now mechanical and mainly used for rice than for millets, making them less popular. Millets contain a host of micronutrients such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus. Also, they take time to digest, which doesn’t cause the blood sugar spike associated with easily digestible food. So introducing millets into your diet can help control diabetes for the same reason.