International Year of Millets (2023)

Millets are a group of small, gluten-free grains that are packed with nutrients.

They are a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Eating millets can provide you with a number of health benefits, including:

• Improved heart health: Millets are a good source of magnesium, which helps to regulate blood pressure. They also contain antioxidants that can help to protect your heart from damage.
  
• Reduced risk of diabetes: Millets have a low glycemic index, which means that they do not cause a sudden spike in blood sugar levels. This makes them a good choice for people with diabetes or who are trying to prevent the condition.
  
• Weight loss: Millets are a high-fiber food, which can help you to feel full and satisfied after eating. This can make it easier to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
  
• Improved digestion: The fiber in millets can help to regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation.
  
• Boosted immunity: Millets are a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect your body from damage caused by free radicals.

It is generally safe to eat millets every day.

However, if you have a thyroid condition, you may want to limit your intake of millets, as they contain goitrogens, which can interfere with iodine absorption.

Here are some tips for incorporating millets into your diet:

• Cook millet like rice: Millets can be cooked like rice and served as a side dish or in pilafs.
  
• Use millet flour in baked goods: Millet flour can be used in place of wheat flour in muffins, pancakes, and other baked goods.
  
• Add millet to smoothies: Millet can be added to smoothies for a boost of fiber and nutrients.
  
• Snack on puffed millet: Puffed millet is a healthy and crunchy snack that can be enjoyed on its own or added to trail mix.
  
  • विभिन्न प्रकार के मिलेटस | Different Types of Millets in Hindi
  • पुनर्वा बाजरा (proso millet)
  • ज्वार (Sorghum)
  • बाजरा (pearl millet)
  • रागी (Finger Millet) –
  • सांवा या सनवा बाजरा (barnyard millet)
  • कोदो बाजरा (kodo millet)
  • छोटी कंगनी / हरी कंगनी बाजरा (browntop millet)
  • कंगनी बाजरा (foxtail millet)

There are many ways to enjoy millets, so find a few recipes that you like and start incorporating them into your diet today !

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