The nutrient and non nutrient components in millet possess health
beneficial properties.Presence of high amount a dietary fiber
have evidenced the sustainability of millet for diabetic management.
Several research studies have been conducted at University of
Agricultural Sciences ,Dharwad under the national Agricultural
innovation Project indicate millet based food products formulated help
in good management of diabetics and its risk related conditions.
About FOXTAIL MILLET.
Thinai Rice / Foxtail Millet.
Foxtail Millet or Thinai Arisi (setaria italica) is one of
those forgotten grains that were a part of ancient Tamil culture.
Foxtail millet, called ‘Thinai’ in Tamil, is offered to Lord Muruga,
the patron deity of Tamil Nadu.
In China, foxtail millet is the most common millet and one of the
main food crops, especially among the poor in the dry northern part
of that country.
Helps control Blood sugar levels when consumed on regular basis.
It showed lowered triglyceride levels, LDL/VLDL Cholesterol and
increase in HDL Cholesterol.
Its known for its Low Glycemic index- gradual increase in blood
sugar after food intake when compared to rice.
Millets are a natural source of protein and iron.
Millet is very easy to digest; it contains a high amount of lecithin
and is excellent for strengthening the nervous system.
Millets are rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic
acid, as well as the minerals calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium
and zinc. Millets contain no gluten.
So they are not suitable for raised bread, but they are good for
people who are gluten-intolerant.
Nutritional structure of the Millets.
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