Little Millet are high in protein. The protein is not lost due to cooking, which happens in quinoa. Hence millets are helpful for muscle growth and development.
Millet has smart carbohydrates with lots of fibre and low simple sugars. Because of this it has a relatively low glycaemic index and has been shown to produce lower blood sugar levels than wheat or rice. This prevents the risk of obesity.
Millets are rich in fibre and hydrates the colon, which prevents constipation.
Millet is rich in prebiotics which helps to feed the probiotics available in fermented foods that keeps the gut healthy.
Millets are also rich in magnesium which is necessary for proper neuromuscular function. It also helps in normal contraction of muscles.
Niacin (vitamin B3) in millet helps to lower cholesterol which would reduce the risk of heart diseases in future and is co-enzyme for oxidative reaction.
All millet varieties show high antioxidant activity.
Millet is gluten-free and non-allergenic, hence can be used in celiac disease/ gluten insensitivity.
Millets are alkaline and easily digestible.
