A Healthy Grain Revolution

MELLET NUTRITION
Exploring the Nutritional Benefits of
Millets
Dr Avnish Daheriya (BNYS) Patanjali
Wellness
 A brief history of millets

• Millets were among the first cultivated crops.

• Millets were consumed in the Indus-Sarasvati
civilization, according to research (3,300 to
1300 BCE).
• Millets are the traditional grains consumed by
half of the population of Asia and Africa.
• here are about 6,000 varieties of millet found
across the world.
 What to know about Millet?
• Millet grows extremely quickly and matures in
almost half the time required for rice and
wheat.
• Sixth most important cereal grain in the world.
• It is gluten free and a good source
of protein, fiber, micronutrients.
• It provides multiple benefits to physical and
mental health.
 Why Millets?
• Environmental
sustainability.
• Climate-resilient crops.
• Economic benefits for
farmers.
 Nutritional Value
• Each 100 gram (g) of cooked millet contains
• 3.51 g of Protein
• 23.7 g of Carbohydrate
• 1.3 g of Dietary fiber
• 44 milligrams (mg) of Magnesium
• 0.161 mg of Copper
• 100 mg of Phosphorus
• 0.272 mg of Manganese
 Types of Millet
• Pearl (Pennisetum
glaucum)
• Finger (Eleusine
coracana)
• Foxtail (Setaria italica)
• Proso (Panicum
miliaceum)
• Barnyard (Echinochloa
utilis)
 Cooking and Consumption
• Versatility in the kitchen
• Millets in traditional and modern recipes
• Tips for incorporating millets into the diet
Millet Based Recipes
 Health benefits
• Helping the digestive system.
• Supporting the cardiovascular system.
• Improving mood.
• Reducing the risk of diabetes.
• Managing obesity.
• Reducing oxidative stress.
 Health benefits
• Suppressing cancer cell growth.
• Promoting wound healing.
• Maintaining bone health.
• Supporting antifungal and antimicrobial
activity.
• Prevents Asthma.
 What does the research say?
• The findings of one 2018 study suggest that foxtail millet may help
control blood glucose.
• The study involved 64 participants with impaired glucose tolerance. Each
participant ate 50 grams (g) of foxtail millet per day baked into bread. The
participants ate the bread alongside their usual diet for a period of 12
weeks.
• After 6 weeks, the participants’ fasting blood glucose levels decreased by
5.7%, on average. In addition, there was a 9.9% decrease in the
participants’ mean 2-hour (h) glucose levels. This number denotes a
person’s blood glucose levels 2 hours after eating.
• Fasting blood glucose levels and mean 2-h glucose levels remained low to
the end of the 12-week study period.
• The researchers suggest that the glucose-lowering effects of foxtail millet
may be due to its composition, being high in protein and fiber.
 Challenges
• Limited Awareness
• Accessibility and Availability
• Perceived Inferiority
• Culinary Misconceptions
• Economic Viability for Farmers
 SOLUTIONS
• Educational Campaigns
• Market Expansion
• Promotion and Marketing
• Culinary Innovation
• Government Support
 Summary & Conclusion
• People with diabetes may benefit from adding
millets to their diet. Millets, like other grains,
are rich in fiber, contain important nutrients,
and may help prevent blood glucose spikes.
• Millets flew under the radar with the presence
of more popular cereals, like rice and wheat. It
was only recently that health and fitness
enthusiasts from across the world understood
its potential.
 Summary & Conclusion
• There are many ways to include millet in your
diet. You can use this food grain as a cereal
substitute, make porridge, or infuse it into
cupcakes – the uses of millets in cuisine are
endless.
• So include this super food in your everyday
diet and notice the positive changes it brings
to your life.
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