Health Benefits

AN OVERVIEW ON MILLETS

Millets are a set of highly variable small-seeded grass-like crops, grown world-wide as cereal crops or grains for animal fodder and human food.

Of all the types of millets, which have gradually become the staple food of Dravidian (Southern part of India) population, Pearl millet is the most consumed alongside Finger millet, proso millet, little millet, kodo millet, Indian barnyard millet and foxtail millet. These all have remained the most commonly cultivated & consumed millet crops in India especially in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra, even today.

With the growing popularity and easy access to rice and wheat, millets lost their shine over the past 50 years. In fact, total area under millet cultivation today in India is currently less than 1/6th of what it used to be in the 1950s. This scenario is mostly attributed to Green Revolution in the 1960s which encouraged farmers to grow rice and wheat instead of native grains. Another cause is discrimination among class which promotes polished rice and refined flour as the food best fit for the rich and millets as the food for the poor. Thankfully, this is now changing as people understand the evil effects of polished grains and flour.

HOW MILLETS CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE MAGICAL?

Millets are nutrition-rich, non-glutinous and non-acid forming. They are soothing and easy to digest. Unlike rice, especially polished rice, millets release negligible percentage of glucose which over a longer period of time lowers the risk of diabetes.

Millets are particularly high in minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Finger millet (Ragi) is the very rich in calcium, in fact 10 times to that of rice or wheat.

Millets are ideal as daily diet foods. They can replace white rice in all your meals. You can start by mixing millets into rice and slowly shifting to one Millet meal a day. People who have tried millet meals have seen great results, especially in controlling weight and diabetes.

FOXTAIL

Foxtail Millet is high in Iron content and these millets are totally pest-free. Foxtail not only not need any fumigants, but act as anti pest agents to store delicate pulses such as green gram. They also control blood sugar and cholesterol levels & increase HDL cholesterol.

Benefits

Controls blood sugar.
Decreases risk of cancer.
Gluten-free food.
Phosphorous-rich food.

*Per every 100g.

Protein	12.3g
Carbohydrates	60.2g
Fat	4.3g
Minerals	4g
Fiber	6.7g
Calcium	31mg
Phosphorous	290mg
Iron	2.8mg
Energy	351kcal

English	Hindi	Tamil	Telugu	Kannada	Bengali	Marathi	Gujarathi	Oriya
Sorghum	Jowar	Cholam	Jonna	Jola	Jowar	Jowari	Jowari	Juara

Kodo

Kodo Millets are rich in polyphenols which are great antioxidant compounds. They are also rich in fiber and low on fat. Kodo millets work well in inhibiting glycation and cross-linking of collagen, therefore they are best for controlling and preventing diabetes.

Benefits

Good source of amino acids.
Gives instant energy.
Releases energy for a longer period.
Decreases Triglycerides.

*Per every 100g.

Protein	8.3g
Carbohydrates	65.9g
Fat	1.4g
Minerals	2.6g
Fiber	5.2g
Calcium	35mg
Phosphorous	188mg
Iron	2.8mg
Energy	351kcal

English	Hindi	Tamil	Telugu	Kannada	Bengali	Marathi	Gujarathi	Oriya
Kodo Milllet	Kodon	Varagu	Arikelu	Harka	Kodo	Kodra	Kodra	Kodua

LITTLE

Little Millets are small in size as compared to other millets. Just like the foxtail millet, little millet also is rich in Iron and is high in fiber like the Kodo with high antioxidant activity. It helps in controlling and preventing diabetes and stomach-related issues.

Benefits

High in insoluble fiber..
Beneficial for nervous system..
Decreases the risk of cancer.
Rich source of essential minerals.

*Per every 100g.

Protein	7.7g
Carbohydrates	67g
Fat	4.7g
Minerals	1.7g
Fiber	7.6g
Calcium	17mg
Phosphorous	220mg
Iron	9.3mg
Energy	329kcal

English	Hindi	Tamil	Telugu	Kannada	Bengali	Marathi	Gujarathi	Oriya
Little Milllet	Kutki	Saamai	Samalu	Same	Sama	Sava	Gajro	Suan

FINGER

Finger Millet is very popular millet, especially in Southern India. It is rich in calcium, protein iron and other necessary minerals. Finger Millet is also popularly known as Ragi which stands out in good antioxidant activity in comparison with common Indian foods. Ragi also has a good number of Essential Amino Acids (EAA) which plays a vital role in better functioning of human body.

Benefits

Good source of amino acids.
Helps is weight loss.
Increases bone strength.
Helps in body relaxation.
Treats and prevents Anemia.

*Per every 100g.

Protein	7.3g
Carbohydrates	72g
Fat	1.3g
Minerals	2.7g
Fiber	3.6g
Calcium	344mg
Phosphorous	283mg
Iron	3.9mg
Energy	336kcal

English	Hindi	Tamil	Telugu	Kannada	Bengali	Marathi	Gujarathi	Oriya
Finger Millet	Ragi	Keppai	Ragi	Ragi	Marwa	Nagli	Nagli	Mandia

Proso

Proso Millet is otherwise called as common millet, hog millet, broom corn, yellow hog, Hershey or white millet (Baltensperger, 1996). Proso millet is a warm-season grass crop capable of producing seed in between 60 to 100 days from plantation. Being a short-time crop, it has a low moisture requirement and is capable of producing food or feed in a better way as compared to other crops.

Benefits

Reduces cholesterol.
Decreases risk of Cancer.
Rich source of Phosphorus.
Helps in preventing Gall stones.

*Per every 100g.

Protein	12.5g
Carbohydrates	70.4g
Fat	1.1g
Minerals	1.9g
Fiber	5.2g
Calcium	8mg
Phosphorous	206mg
Iron	2.9mg
Energy	354kcal

English	Hindi	Tamil	Telugu	Kannada	Bengali	Marathi	Gujarathi	Oriya
Proso	Chena	Pani Varagu	Variga	Baruga	Chenna	Vari	Cheno	Bhachari Bagmu

Pearl

Pearl Millet is the most widely grown millet type and India is the largest producer of pearl millet. It is a rich source of phosphorus, which plays an important role in structuring of body cells. Consumption of pearl millets helps in minimizing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Being a good source of magnesium, pearl millets act as a cofactor in a number of enzymatic reactions

Benefits

Prevents breast cancer.
Gluten free food.
Reduces risk of type2 diabetis.
Rich source of Vitamin B complex.

*Per every 100g.

Protein	11.8g
Carbohydrates	67g
Fat	4.8g
Minerals	2.2g
Fiber	2.3g
Calcium	42mg
Phosphorous	-
Iron	11mg
Energy	363kcal

English	Hindi	Tamil	Telugu	Kannada	Bengali	Marathi	Gujarathi	Oriya
Pearl Millet	Kambu	Pani Varagu	Sajja	Sajje	Bajra	Bajri	Bajri	Bajra

Sorghum

Sorghum Millet is one of the ancient cereal grains, and grown mostly for its good fodder value. Sorghum has high nutritional value, with high levels of unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, and minerals like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and iron. It is also high in calories and macro nutrients. Sorghum is also popularly known as jowar which has more antioxidants than blueberries and pomegranates. It is good at improving metabolism.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants.
Gluten-free food.
Reduces cardiac risks.
Rich source of calcium.

*Per every 100g.

Protein	10.4g
Carbohydrates	70.7g
Fat	3.1g
Minerals	1.2g
Fiber	2.0g
Calcium	25mg
Phosphorous	222mg
Iron	5.4mg
Energy	329kcal

English	Hindi	Tamil	Telugu	Kannada	Bengali	Marathi	Gujarathi	Oriya
Sorghum	Jowar	Cholam	Jonna	Jola	Jowar	Jowari	Jowari	Juara

BARNYARD

Barnyard Millet is rich in fiber, phosphorous and calcium. Barnyard has low glycemic index and thus helps in controlling type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.

Benefits