Proso Millet
Category: Millets
Proso millet is more commonly known as whit millet or hog millet. Its scientific nomenclature is Panicum miliaceum. Prose millet compared to other food grains seeing it has the lowest water requirement for any cereal. This is why it is generally grown in arid conditions and rain shadow regions. It is a cheaper source of manganese as compared to other conventional sources like spices and nuts.
Description
Health benefits of Proso millet comes from its unique properties among millets. It is completely gluten free, has significant amounts of carbohydrates and fatty acids. Apart from these, it also contains essential minerals like phosphorus, manganese, magnesium etc. It can also be added in a variety of dishes. It is a tiny, pale yellow seed with a nutty flavour which can be either eaten whole or cooked. It can be tossed into salads, stir fried with vegetables and tofu, or just eaten for breakfast with some milk and honey.
Health benefits of Proso Millet
- Beneficial in anti-ageing.
- Beneficial for nervous system.
- Decreases risk of cancer
- Beneficial in preventing pellagra and other Niacin dependent conditions.
- Beneficial in preventing cardiac diseases.
