{"id":1380,"date":"2023-02-15T08:43:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T08:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=1380"},"modified":"2024-03-13T17:34:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T17:34:25","slug":"health-benefits-of-millets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 Health Benefits of Millets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7e7f318ec4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7e7f318ec4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#What_are_the_Different_Types_of_Millets\" >What are the Different Types of Millets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_millet\" >What are the benefits of millet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#1_Millets_support_digestion\" >1. Millets support digestion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#2_Millets_support_your_weight_loss_journey\" >2. Millets support your weight loss journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#3_They_are_rich_in_nutrients\" >3. They are rich in nutrients\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#4_Millets_promote_heart_health\" >4. Millets promote heart health\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#5_Helps_regulate_blood_sugar\" >5. Helps regulate blood sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#6_Millets_are_rich_in_antioxidants\" >6. Millets are rich in antioxidants\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#7_Supports_bone_health\" >7. Supports bone health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#8_Millets_are_gluten-free\" >8. Millets are gluten-free\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#9_Boosts_energy_and_immunity\" >9. Boosts energy and immunity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#10_Supports_skin_health\" >10. Supports skin health\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#11_Sustainable_source_of_nutrition\" >11. Sustainable source of nutrition\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-millets\/#12_Environment_friendly\" >12. Environment friendly\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If millet could sing, they would be singing \u2018Lost in Time\u2019 by Celldweller.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it is not just the lyrics that make it a perfect ode to millet\u2019s past but the video too where a dinosaur is travelling through the past, present and future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Well, there was a time when millets were widely grown as a staple food and were an integral part of the local food cultures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they got Lost in Time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once trusted for providing essential nutrition and health benefits, they were forgotten and traded for more \u2018refined\u2019 food grains after the Green Revolution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, there are several types of millet like <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/sorghum-millets-jowar-benefits-nutrition-uses-and-side-effects\/\">Jowar<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/bajra-benefits-nutrition-side-effects-pearl-millets\/\"> Bajra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/ragifinger-millets-benefits-nutrition-uses-and-side-effects\/\">Ragi<\/a>, Foxtail millets, <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/discover-the-proven-health-benefits-of-proso-millet\/\">Porso millet<\/a>, etc. While rural India never forgot millet and its benefits totally, urban India did lose to keep in touch with this highly nutritious food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are back with a bang with the <\/span><b>UN declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are ready to rule the future<\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Different_Types_of_Millets\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/what-are-the-different-types-of-millets-you-must-know\/\">What are the Different Types of Millets<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Sorghum Millet<\/li>\n<li>Pearl Millet<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/foxtail-millet-benefits-nutrition-uses-and-side-effects\/\">Foxtail Millet<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Finger Millet<\/li>\n<li>Fonio Millet<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/benefits-of-brown-top-millet\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"6\">Brown top Millet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/amazing-benefits-of-little-millet\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2\">Little Millets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/amazing-health-benefits-of-buckwheat-mille\/\">Buckwheat Millet<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Amaranth Millets<\/li>\n<li>Kodo Millets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we will try to bring millet back into your kitchen. We will tell you the benefits hidden inside these small-seeded cereal crops that our previous generations loved so much.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_millet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of millet?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2571 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Health-Benefits-of-Millets.png\" alt=\"Health Benefits of Millets\" width=\"1010\" height=\"1368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Health-Benefits-of-Millets.png 1010w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Health-Benefits-of-Millets-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Health-Benefits-of-Millets-756x1024.png 756w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Health-Benefits-of-Millets-768x1040.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being highly affordable, millet has several health and environmental benefits that make it a perfect addition to your daily food. Let\u2019s check them one by one.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Millets_support_digestion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Millets support digestion\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millets support your digestive system in numerous ways\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>High in fibre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Millets are a rich source of both soluble and insoluble fibre, which promotes healthy digestion and prevents constipation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Regulates bowel movements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The high fibre content in millet helps regulate bowel movements and prevent digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Promotes <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/the-gut-is-the-foundation-of-your-health\/\">gut health:<\/a> The fibre in millets acts as a prebiotic, promoting the growth of good bacteria in the gut and improving overall gut health.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Reduces inflammation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Millets contain anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce inflammation in the gut and prevent digestive disorders like ulcers and inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Eases digestion<\/b>: Millets are easy to digest and do not cause <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/identifying-triggers-for-digestive-discomfort\/\">digestive discomfort<\/a> like bloating, gas, and cramping, which is often associated with gluten-containing grains.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><b>Incorporating millet into your diet can help support healthy digestion by providing essential fibre, promoting gut health, reducing inflammation, and easing the digestion process.<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Millets_support_your_weight_loss_journey\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Millets support your weight loss journey<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Millets have a low glycemic index which reduces the risk of weight gain<\/strong>. The glycemic index is a rating system for food containing carbohydrates and how quickly our body absorbs them. Being low on the glycemic scale makes it suitable for people who are trying to lose weight. The fibre in millet promotes the feeling of fullness and helps you reduce your overall calorie intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millets are also low in calories, and provide you with sustained energy, reducing the likelihood of you, overeating and snacking on unhealthy foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/managing-weight-naturally-with-millet-your-ultimate-guide\/\">How to manage weight with Millets<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_They_are_rich_in_nutrients\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. They are rich in nutrients\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millets are nutrient-rich because they contain a high concentration of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some key nutrients found in millets include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Minerals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Millets are high in essential minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, which promote strong bones, heart health, and proper nerve and muscle function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Vitamins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Millets are a good source of B-complex vitamins, including thiamine, niacin, and folate, which support energy production and overall health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Protein<\/b>: Millets are a good <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-protein-sources-for-vegetarians\/\">source of plant-based protein<\/a>, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, and maintaining muscle mass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Millets_promote_heart_health\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Millets promote heart health\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study led by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrisat.org\/study-shows-millets-can-reduce-risk-of-developing-cardiovascular-disease\/#:~:text=The%20study%20showed%20that%20consuming,and%20triacylglycerol%20levels%20in%20blood.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ICRISAT), it was found that consuming millet reduces cholesterol by 8%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study also showed that low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or bad cholesterol as we commonly know it, decreased by 10%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millets are high in essential minerals like magnesium, which is essential for maintaining heart health and regulating blood pressure. Millets are a rich source of both soluble and insoluble fibre, which helps lower cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Helps_regulate_blood_sugar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Helps regulate blood sugar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have proved that <strong>consuming millet helps in reducing blood glucose<\/strong> levels by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrisat.org\/millet-based-diet-can-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-and-help-manage-blood-glucose-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12-15%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Compared to its contemporary grains like wheat, maize, and rice; millets have a lower Glycemic Index score of just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2021.687428\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that millet is slowly absorbed into the bloodstream, preventing rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. It can bring down the blood sugar and help you reduce your blood sugar to the pre-diabetic stage from the diabetic stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Millets_are_rich_in_antioxidants\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Millets are rich in antioxidants\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millets are a <strong>good source of antioxidants<\/strong>. Antioxidants are compounds that help protect the body against damage from free radicals. These free radicals can cause oxidative stress, contribute to chronic diseases and cause premature ageing. Some of the antioxidants found in millets include polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Supports_bone_health\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Supports bone health<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Millets are <strong>rich in minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, potassium and phosphorus, which promote strong bones.<\/strong> One of the millet types, Finger millet or Ragi, contains 5-30 times more calcium than the other food grains which is very crucial for bone health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Millets_are_gluten-free\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Millets are gluten-free\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, barley, and people with gluten intolerance must avoid these grains. Millets, are not related to these grains and do not contain gluten, making them a safe and suitable option for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are gluten intolerant and you continue to eat glutenous food, you may experience several digestive concerns and also gain weight as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Boosts_energy_and_immunity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Boosts energy and immunity\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being <strong>rich in nutrients<\/strong> like Vitamin B1 and minerals like iron and magnesium, millets boost our immunity and provide strength to the body to fight against diseases. It is a great source of energy to stay active throughout the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millets enhance our body\u2019s metabolism, boosting the growth of good bacteria in the guts which in turn helps our body to fight food-borne diseases and common infections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Supports_skin_health\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Supports skin health\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know anything about skincare you must have heard about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article-abstract\/62\/3\/377\/4776781\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">niacin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Niacin is popularly known as niacinamide and is found in many skin care products. It works on wrinkles, treats acne, makes skin tone even, and moisturizes the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these were all the health benefits that millets offer, there are some more benefits,\u00a0 these grains bring to the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Sustainable_source_of_nutrition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Sustainable source of nutrition\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/watch-business-matters-why-did-un-declare-2023-as-international-year-of-millets\/article66366169.ece\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <strong>millets can help solve the global agrifood challenge<\/strong> of feeding the ever-growing population as they are nutritious and affordable. It can eliminate hunger in the world, serve as a source of income for small farmers, achieve sustainable development, promote biodiversity and can adapt to the changing climate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Environment_friendly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Environment friendly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Millets require 70% less water to grow compared to rice<\/strong> and take half the time to grow when compared to wheat. It also requires 40% less energy for processing. They are hardy crops and thus can withstand extreme weather conditions specially heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating millet into your diet is a simple and tasty way to promote good health and well-being. There are so many ways you can include this superfood into your daily diet. The easiest is to add multi-millet flour to your regular flour and enjoy the benefits of this nutritious cereal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is gluten-free, helps in reducing and <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/weight-loss\/benefits-of-weight-management\/\">managing weight<\/a>, provides so many health benefits and is supported by the United Nations for its crucial role in the food system. If this doesn\u2019t calls for a shoutout to millet, what will?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a convenient way to add millet to your diet without giving up on your favourite chapatis and dosas? Try the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aashirvaad.com\/multi-millets-mixed.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-Millet mix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today. Get the power of 5 millets in every bite without putting in any extra effort. Just add 1 cup of this mix to 3 cups of your chapati flour (atta) or dosa batter and cook how you normally do. Your nutrient-rich chapati and dosa are ready to serve!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also read in Hindi- <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/hindi\/millets-khane-ke-fayde-in-hindi\/\">\u092e\u093f\u0932\u0947\u091f\u094d\u0938 : \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f\u0915 \u092a\u094b\u0937\u0923 \u0915\u093e \u0916\u091c\u093e\u0928\u093e<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for food options that are both nutritive and tasty? Give millets a try! 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