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    Millets are a group of highly varied small-seeded grasses that are widely grown around the world as cereal crops for food and fodder. They provide various health benefits as they are anti-acidic, gluten free, and help detoxify the body. The main types of millets include pearl millet, foxtail millet, finger millet, kodo millet, and barnyard millet. Pearl millet is a rich source of nutrients like iron, zinc, and folate that can help combat malnutrition. Finger millet contains potassium that supports kidney and heart health. Millets are well-adapted to diverse climates and can grow in arid regions, making

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    Millets are a group of highly varied small-seeded grasses that are widely grown around the world as cereal crops for food and fodder. They provide various health benefits as they are anti-acidic, gluten free, and help detoxify the body. The main types of millets include pearl millet, foxtail millet, finger millet, kodo millet, and barnyard millet. Pearl millet is a rich source of nutrients like iron, zinc, and folate that can help combat malnutrition. Finger millet contains potassium that supports kidney and heart health. Millets are well-adapted to diverse climates and can grow in arid regions, making

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    Millets are a group of highly varied small-seeded grasses that are widely grown around the world as cereal crops for food and fodder. They provide various health benefits as they are anti-acidic, gluten free, and help detoxify the body. The main types of millets include pearl millet, foxtail millet, finger millet, kodo millet, and barnyard millet. Pearl millet is a rich source of nutrients like iron, zinc, and folate that can help combat malnutrition. Finger millet contains potassium that supports kidney and heart health. Millets are well-adapted to diverse climates and can grow in arid regions, making

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    MILLETS

    MILLETS ARE A HIGHLY VARIED GROUP OF SMALL-


    SEEDED GRASSES, WIDELY GROWN AROUND THE
    WORLD AS CEREAL CROPS OR GRAINS FOR
    FODDER AND HUMAN FOOD.

    HEALTH BENEFITS OF MILLETS


    They are anti-acidic.
    They are gluten free.
    The detoxify body.

    TYPES OF MILLETS
    Pearl millet Foxtail millet
    Finger millet Kodo millet
    Barnyard millet Little millet

    PEARL MILLET
    Pearl millet is a rich source of many health-
    related components such as iron, zinc,
    folic acid and β-carotene could be used for
    combating malnutrition.

    FINGER MILLET
    The potassium found in finger
    millet can help keep your kidneys
    and heart functioning properly.

    MILLETS
    Millets are known for their adaptability to
    diverse climates and their ability to grow in
    arid and semiarid regions, making them an
    important food source for many communities.

    MILLETS IN INDIA

    In India major millets


    grown are jowar, bajra
    and ragi.

    SOURCES OF MILLETS
    Millets are indigenous to many parts of the
    world. The most widely grown millets are
    sorghum and pearl millets, which are
    important crops in India and parts of Africa.

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