Benefits of millet

 -Millet contains a lot of nutrients and fibre that boosts metabolism, augment heart health, control blood pressure and diabetes and promote weight loss. Thus, they are a healthy addition to the meal plan.

-Regulates blood glu­cose levels

Millets, when compared to wheat and maize, are high on nutrients, glu­ten-free and have a low glycemic index. The pres­ence of a high amount of dietary fibre, proteins with all essential amino acids, vitamins, and min­erals helps in stabilizing the blood sugar levels.

-Helps in weight loss

Millets are boon for all weight watchers who wants to shed those extra kilos. Including millets in the regular regimen like millet flour or hav­ing millets for breakfast can remarkably help in lowering the BMI of obese people.

-Good for heart

Millets are loaded with an impressive profile of antioxidants that include beta-glucans, flavonoids, anthocyanidins, tannins, lignans, and policosanols. These antioxidants play a crucial role in lowering LDL cholesterol, total cholester­ol and helps to maintain the blood vessels healthy and clears off the clots, thereby lowering the risk of heart disease, and stroke.

-Battles cancer cells

Millet such as foxtail and proso varieties are `proven by research to be effective in inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells in various tissues.

-Promotes digestion

The presence of a good amount of dietary fibre in millets works well to im­prove the digestive system function. It combats consti­pation, flatulence, bloating, cramping, regularizes the bowel function and im­proves the overall health of other vital organs like liver, kidney and boosts the immune system.

Source: www.netmeds.