What are Millets?
Millets are proven grains which are very ancient,that help in eradication of various diseases from its roots.The carbohydrate and fiber ratio is very less compared to other grains.Can you guess the ratio?Yes its a single digit.
“WHEN FOOD IS WRONG,MEDICINE IS OF NO US.WHEN FOOD IS RIGHT MEDICINE IS OF NO NEED”-Dr.Khadar Valli
Nutritional Benefits:
1.High Fiber content
2.Helps weight management
3.Supports Heart Health
4.May reduce cancer risks
5.Promotes Digestive Health
6.Supports bone health.
Growing and availability:
Millets are grown in drought-resistant and dry areas.They are widely available online or in health organic stores, you can directly get from a farmer.
Millets Production in India:
The three major millet crops currently grown in India are jowar (sorghum), bajra (pearl millet) and ragi (finger millet). Along with that, India grows a rich array of bio-genetically diverse and indigenous varieties of “small millets” like kodo, kutki, chenna and sanwa.
Millets are rich sources of minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains appreciable amounts of dietary fibre and vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin B6, β- Carotene, and niacin. The availability of high amounts of lecithin is useful for strengthening the nervous system. Therefore, regular consumption of millets can help to overcome malnutrition.
Millets are rich in phytochemicals like tannins, phytosterols, polyphenols and antioxidants; they do contain some anti-nutritional factors which can be reduced by certain processing treatments.
Millets have a wide capacity for adaptation because they can grow from coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh to moderately high altitudes of North-eastern states and hilly regions of Uttarakhand. Millets can withstand variations in moisture, temperature and the type of soils ranging from heavy to sandy infertile lands.
Efficacy of Millets:
Foxtail millet may be considered the most balanced grain of all the five Siridhanyas as it has all the nutrients in right proportion. Foxtail millet has the ability to cleanse the nervous system and respiratory system.
Little millet has the unique ability to cleanse the reproductive organs. All the health issues related to the reproductive system both in men and women can be resolved by the consumption of this grain. For example, PCOD, Fibroids, infertility, oligospermia (low sperm count), etc.
Kodo millet is endowed with the amazing ability to cleanse the bone marrow (blood production centre). Therefore any health issue related to the components of blood like anemia, blood cancer, low platelet count, etc, can be cured by consuming this grain.
Barnyard millet has incredible capacity to cleanse the liver. So all the diseases and disorders related to liver can be cured by consumption of this millet. Examples: Jaundice, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver Cirrhosis, liver infections. It also helps in cleansing all the soft organs like kidneys, urinary bladder and gal bladder.
Browntop millet can detoxify each and every part of the human body from head to toe. The consumption of this grain cures all the ailments related to the alimentary canal like constipation, gastric ulcers, piles, etc. This is one and only grain that can provide relief from all types of cancers.
THESE FIVE GRAINS MUST BE TAKEN AS STAPLE FOOD FOR A COMPLETE HEALTH BENEFIT
