Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned 'millet' in his Independence Day speech. In case you are wondering what are the benefits of this humble crop, read on.
krishna murthy
Millet is a group of highly variable small seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crop.
Millet has potential health benefits and epidemiological studies have showed that consumption of millet reduces risk of heart disease, protects from diabetes, improves digestive system, etc.
It also helps you in lowering the risk of cancer, it detoxifies the body, increases immunity in respiratory health, increases energy levels and improves muscular and neural systems.
Millet is protective against several degenerative diseases such as metabolic syndrome and Parkinson’s disease.
Millet is protective against several degenerative diseases such as metabolic syndrome and Parkinson’s disease.
The important nutrients present in millet includes resistant starch, oligosaccharides, lipids, antioxidants such as phenolic acids, avenanthramides which are believed to be responsible for many health benefits.
Being a rich source of magnesium, millet helps in reducing blood pressure and risk of heart strokes especially in atherosclerosis.
The high fiber present in millet plays a major role in cholesterol lowering eliminating LDL from the system and increasing the effects of HDL.
The lignin and phytonutrients in pearl millet act as strong antioxidants thus preventing heart related diseases.
The high fiber present in millet plays a major role in cholesterol lowering eliminating LDL from the system and increasing the effects of HDL.
The lignin and phytonutrients in pearl millet act as strong antioxidants thus preventing heart related diseases.
It is also very effective for controlling diabetes.
Barnyard millet has been reported to be beneficial for type 2 diabetics.
Many of the antioxidants found in millet have beneficial impact on neutralizing the free radicals, which can cause cancer and clean up other toxins from body such as those in kidney and liver.
Millet contributes to antioxidant activity with phytates, polyphenols and tannins present in it having important role in aging and metabolic diseases.