With their mention in Union Budget 2022, the humble millets finally got some due attention. For the uninitiated, millets are highly nutritious small-grained cereal food crops. Most millets are native to India and are highly tolerant to extreme weather conditions which makes them a farmer-friendly crop. The umpteen benefits of millets have made nutritionists all over the world brag about their nutritional density and goodness. But they are often associated with bloating and constipation. Are there some correct ways to eat millets? Let’s find out.
In a latest Instagram video, celebrity nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal was all praise for millets.
Amongst various varieties of millets like Finger Millet (Ragi), Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Foxtail Millet, Proso Millet and Little Millet, Ganeriwal toted little millet or proso millet as summer-friendly varieties. Their cooling effect on the body makes them a perfect addition to your summer diet.
Before we get down to the superb benefits of millets, Ganeriwal mentioned an important reason why most people steer clear of millets as a main grain food. Millets are often ignored because they may cause constipation at times. But, is this reason big enough to neglect the massive benefits this ‘nutrigrain’ has to offer? No, not at all!
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If you’re convinced about their nutritional value, try including millets in your diet as they are super versatile and easy to cook grains. Available in both flour and grain form, millets can be used to prepare a porridge, cheela, paratha, khichdi, upma, dosa, pulao and even idlis. You can make your own rendition of millet recipes and make your culinary juices flow!
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