From weight loss to strong bones, health benefits of millet

When you ask people about the most common food in the sub-continent, they usually respond with wheat, rice and pulses. Food grains are ingrained in our culture, but there are better alternatives. Did you know that a human requires more than 20 mineral elements for the body to function properly?

Calcium (Ca), one of the essential macro minerals, is needed in relatively large quantities in the diet to maintain good overall health. There is one ingredient which is not only simple to prepare, but also entails many health benefits -- millets.

Prabhu Gandhikumar co-founder “TABP Snacks and Beverages” shares simple ways prepare and use millets.

Millet is an affluent sources of antioxidants and therefore is considered as an immunity booster to flush out harmful radicals from the body. It aids your body's detoxification by supplying antioxidants such as quercetin, curcumin, ellagic acid, and other useful catechins, which aid in the elimination of toxins and the neutralisation of enzymes in your organs, thus, preventing variety of health issues.

Millets help you lose weight since they are low in calories and gluten-free. They are high in complex carbohydrates and can help health-conscious people reach their fitness goals easily. Millets also help to lower your cholesterol levels and keep your weight in check.

Millets have a high fibre content, which helps with digestion and prevents constipation, bloating, and acidity. Good digestion avoids digestive complaints which human generally makes, like gastrointestinal cancer and kidney or liver complaints.

Millets are high in essential fats, which provide our bodies with their own natural fats. It prevents us from storing excess fat in our bodies, lowering our risk of high cholesterol, paralysis, and other heart problems. Millets contain potassium, which helps to control blood pressure and increase circulation.

Millets, as you might have noticed, are high in magnesium, a mineral that is critical for starch digestion. Magnesium is needed for the production of many carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, including those which regulate insulin action. Researchers discovered that eating magnesium-rich whole grains can help reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes. In addition, it can help to prevent osteoporosis and bone damage.

When embarking on a journey of healthy living or attempting to lose weight, you do not deprive yourself by refusing to eat; rather, you substitute those foods that do not help in weight loss with healthier foods that promote good health. Millets will keep you fit and strong for the rest of your life. It provides a significant amount of nutrients for our human diet. Millets should be a part of your diet for solid, healthy bones.