Millet Benefits
Millet is rich in niacin, which is important for healthy skin and organ function. It also has beta-carotene, especially the dark-colored grains, which converts to vitamin A, helps your body fight free radicals, and supports your immune system.
Millets are low-glycemic index (GI) foods and can help keep your blood sugar from spiking after you eat. They contain carbs we don’t digest that help control blood sugar, plus fiber, and non-starchy polysaccharides, so millets are a good whole grain, especially if you have type 2 diabetes.
Protects your heart
Millets are full of soluble fiber, which trap fat in your gut and can lower the cholesterol level in your blood. That can help reduce your chances of atherosclerosis, or heart disease. Millets are good sources of magnesium, too, which may prevent heart failure.
Builds healthy cells
Finger millet is an excellent source of B vitamins, which play a role in everything from brain function to healthy cell division. You need vitamin B9, also known as folate, to produce healthy red blood cells.
Millet Nutrition
Millet is rich in protein and calcium and has more essential amino acids than most other cereals.
It’s also an excellent source of:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Antioxidants
- Niacin
- Iron
Nutrients per serving
A quarter-cup of dry millet contains:
- Calories: 189
- Protein: 5.5 grams
- Fat: 2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36.5 grams
- Fiber: 4.25 grams
- Sugar: Less than 1 gram
- Sodium: 2.5 milligrams
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