How Millets And A Healthy Lifestyle Could Be Medicinal

Over the past few years, lifestyle changes have given way to diseases like diabetes and obesity, with their accompanying complications, reaching almost epidemic levels. One main cause of its aggravation is the food we consume.

You are what you eat. So why eat something we don’t want to be?

This blog will take you on an enlightening journey of what millets are and why they shouldn’t be cast aside like boring food.?

Millets And All Their Benefits

‘Millets’ is the collective word for small seed grasses. While they were recently used as fodder and bird food, it is now coming back into the human diet too. There are over 1000 varieties of millets of which 9 are very popularly consumed, namely, Barnyard, Proso, Kodo, Little, Sorghum, Pearl, Finger, Foxtail.?

Here is what millets are called in different languages

English - Barnyard,Proso,Kodo,Little,Sarghum,Pearl,Finger,Foxtail

Hindi - Sanwa,Chena,Kodon,Kutki,Jowari,Bajra,Ragi,Kakum

Telugu - Udhalu,Variga,Arikelu,Samalu,Jonna,Sajja,Ragi,Korra

Kannada - Ooghalu,Bragu,Haarka,Same,Jola,Sajje,Ragi,Navane

Tamil - Kuthiraivally,Pani Varagu,Varagu,Samal,Cholam,Kanbu,Keppal,Tenal

Bengali - Shyama,Cheena,Kodo,Sama,Jowar,Bajra,Marwa,Kaon

Millett's have long known to be the ancient secret for stamina since they are low in glycaemic index, which is how quickly and how high those foods cause increases in blood glucose levels. While all grains are a great source of fiber, Millets are tummy-friendly as they hydrate the colon and have probiotics that feed the microflora for better digestion.

What makes Millets the best choice for your next meal is that it is not a health deterrent like all the other grains since they have no gluten or trans fat.

They can be consumed by all since they are non-allergenic. In fact, they boost immunity with anti-oxidant activity, maintaining the tummy’s pH and increasing magnesium levels in the body.?

Millets have a better range in terms of variety and now are increasing in demand and hence access. They also have hidden benefits for health and beauty as well as improving economies as they are a farmer's best crop.

What Makes Millets A Farmers Best Crop?

MIllets need lower irrigation and can convert from crop to cash in less than 100 days. They do not attract pests like other crops do which means farmers need not spend on expensive pesticides. This also makes millets a healthier option since it is more organic than other grains.

Want To Know More About How To Use Millets As A Smart Food??

As you have read, Millets have a multitude of benefits. This means they can be used as smart foods. Learn more about this in our interview with Mr. Sridhar Murthy Iriventi who has outlined all the benefits of Millets and explained how they could be medicinal. Click here to watch now.

Watch the full video here?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fozgiQJjysw&t=1s