5 Health Benefits of Millets

Millet is a small, round whole grain grown in India, Nigeria, and other Asian and African countries. While it may look like a seed, millet’s nutritional profile is similar to that of cereals. Millet has gained popularity because it’s gluten-free and boasts high protein, fiber, and antioxidant contents. Some of the major millets include: pearl, foxtail, proso (or white) and finger (or ragi). 

Health Benefits:

1. May Help Control Blood Glucose Levels

When compared to wheat and maize, Millets are high on nutrients, gluten-free. The presence of a high amount of dietary fibre, proteins with all essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals helps in stabilizing the blood sugar levels. 

2. Weight Management

Millets are great for all weight watchers. Swapping rice with millets daily can lower accumulation of fat, improve gut health and help you in achieving sustained weight loss.

3. May Protect Your Heart

The soluble fiber in millet can help reduce the amount of “bad” cholesterol in your blood—a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Some studies show that millet can also raise your “good” cholesterol levels and lower triglycerides. Because cholesterol is such a big risk factor for heart disease, eating millet regularly may help keep your heart healthier.

4. Improve Digestive Health

The presence of a good amount of dietary fibre in millets works well to improve the digestive system function. It combats constipation, flatulence, bloating, cramping, regularizes the bowel function and boosts the immune system.

5. Satiates Hunger

Many carbohydrates such as rice and wheat are easy to breakdown once consumed, leaving a person hungry within few hours of their meal. This makes people resort to unhealthy eateries to satiate their hunger. Millets have harder structures and does not breakdown easily in the digestive system, keeping you far enough away from unhealthy eating habits.

Here are some Millet items to add to your daily diet:

Millet Noodles: These rain-fed millets are packed with enough nutrients to keep you & your family healthy. Filled with smart carbs & protein, our millet noodles will keep you going for hours. An all-natural treat for the whole family! 

Healthy Hakka Multi Millet & Foxtail Noodles: Multi millet and bajra are naturally power-packed with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron that are valuable in uplifting overall health.

Millet Sevai: Zero maida, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, trans fat or cholesterol, 100% Vegetarian and can be used in anything - kheer, payasam, vermicelli (semiya) upma, pulav, etc.

Millet Pasta: Zero maida/wheat, no trans fats, preservatives or artificial colours and flavours, 100% Vegan & Gluten-free