Brown Top Millet: The Superfood You Haven't Tried Yet

Bombastic brown bear brewed a brutal bowl of brown top millets. This alliteration does not make any sense, surely. But so does not include millet from your diet as well.

 And among the many types of millet, there is this brilliant brown top millet. It is delicious, it is nutritious, and it is the rarest of all. 

Whatever happened in the past, how millet got lost from our healthy table tradition, should be left. Now, it is time to pick up this nutribite. Why? Because if you don’t, you’ll be missing out on a cornucopia of benefits. 

But before we reveal its benefits, know by what names brown top millet is known throughout India. 

Names of Brown Top Millet in different Indian Languages

No matter what you call it while cooking, it doesn’t mind. Its nutritional value remains the same, and so do its benefits. So, let’s have a look at all the many benefits that come from eating this millet.

Brown Top Millet is a great gut guardian 

A strong gut makes life stronger. The flag stays hoisted high, wheels roll forward with pride and precision, and the world salutes. 

And the moment digestion starts gurgling? Eh! Life seems no less some curse. But with brown top millets, all these melancholic possibilities are trivial speculative street-corner talks alone.  

These fancy grains are a blessing for the human digestive system. First of all, these are high in fibre. And high fibre means higher digestive health. Dietary fibre is that one character in your gut that wears many hats weaved with responsibilities. Here is what fibre does to your digestion: ^[1]

• It brushes off toxins and bad build-ups in your guts
• It slows down food movement in your intestines by providing bulk to the food. This means enough time for better nutrient absorption
• And also, it allows you to answer nature’s call on a regular basis, thereby leaving you with a happy and comfortable tummy   

Now, these grains also increase the number of good gut bacteria. This means improved digestion and greater energy. Brilliant.

Gluten-free diet with Brown top Millet 

This is something that will surely please those suffering from gluten issues. Although gluten is a protein, it works otherwise for some people. ^[2]

Their body thinks that something bad has entered the body that it must deal with. And its response? Allergy, inflammation, and stomach discomfort. 

If you spend your hours reading labels and knowing if a food is gluten-free or not, find your refuge in this millet. Brown top millet is a gluten-free crop that does not trouble any gut. 

Always stay well-hydrated when consuming millet on a regular basis. 

Brown top millet is a booster for your bones

Growing up seems a joyful activity, but not when bones are brittle. And so is the case with ageing. When we age, our bones start to lose their strength. The pride of youth slowly starts to faint. But all this can be taken care of. How? Befriend brown top millet. 

There are a few minerals that fuel our bones with strength and density — calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium. ^[3]

• Calcium – 28 mg
• Phosphorous – 276 mg
• Magnesium – 94.5 mg

Including millet in the diet strengthens bones and allows one to cherish youth and age gracefully. This means less fractures, less inflammation, less pain, and more life.

Aids healthy weight-management 

One less-known thing about brown top millet is that these grains help you have a healthy weight. Their rich protein content doesn’t let your belly make frequent calls for food. 

As a result, you stay fulfilled for longer and avoid overeating. And then comes the fibre.

The fibre in millet slows down the movement of food in the intestines. This leads to a slow release of energy in the body. As a result, you do not see spikes in your blood sugar levels. 

And when blood sugar levels remain around a healthy mark, you do not accumulate unnecessary fat. 

Also, millets are not calorie dense. 100 grams of uncooked brown top millet provides energy anywhere ranging from 338 to 368 kcal. And when you cook them, the calories come down even further. ^[4]

Brown top Millet lets you have a happy heart

The heart is very vital to our well-being. As long as it is working fine, everything seems alright (given the digestion is also great). 

And to ensure that it keeps on working fine, there are ways. One of those many ways is to have a heart-friendly diet. Not only friendly but a heart-uplifting diet as well.

Brown top millet is a crop that is rich in fibre. This fibre helps lower the level of bad cholesterol in our bodies. Furthermore, its magnesium content relaxes blood vessels and maintains a healthy heart rhythm. Great right? What is greater is the presence of antioxidants in it. ^[5][6]

The antioxidants present in millet, apart from helping us in many ways, also protect our hearts from oxidative stress. Simply put, it protects our hearts from the wrath of free radicles. Also, they reduce inflammation of arteries and thus prevent plaque build-up. 

Conclusion

Be it heart, brain, skin, or digestion, millet is an excellent source of numerous health benefits. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

All these things together ensure that the verve in life is restored. When the mind and body are in bliss, ecstasy takes place. And apart from ecstasy, you also get strengthened bones. 

However, know that you should not depend on one food alone. Always have a diverse diet that includes fruits, vegetables, dry fruits, seafood, etc. If considering millets to make a regular part of your diet, consult a doctor or a dietician. 

And if you are looking for an easy way to start your millet journey, try the Aashirvaad Multi-Millet mix. This special blend of 5 millets is extremely easy to use. You can just add it to your regular atta and voila!

So, are you ready to infuse your life with nutrition and taste? It’s time to paint your plate with shades of brown, top it with coriander, and let your heart sing with delight!

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