Little millet is also called as king of cereals because of its rich nutritional and medicinal value. It contains high phosporous. It especially good for people who has low body mass. Few recipes which can be prepared using little millet are Samai Dosai, Samai idli, Samai kichadi, Samai pongal, Samai rice.

Millets are gluten free and rich in vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates. Little millet is rich in cholesterol, when consumed increases good cholesterol in the body, suitable for growing kids. Little millet strengthens the body. It’s complex carbohydrates digest slowly which is very helpful for diabetic patients.

Browntop Millet is a warm season grass that produces seeds that are highly desired by pheasants, turkeys, ducks and other game birds. Browntop grows to heights of 2-3 feet and grows well in rich moist dark soils.

foxtail millet is rich in smart carbohydrates, the kind which doesn’t increase the blood sugar levels immediately. It is rich in dietary fibre, and minerals like iron and copper. Due to this, it helps to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and keeps the immune system strong.

Health Benefits Of Foxtail Millets

• It is good to control diabetics (Controls Blood Sugar Level)
• Keeps your digestive tract clean
• Reducing Heart Attack Risk
• High in Anti-Oxidants
• Helps in weight loss
• Reduces gastric problems

Helps in Weight Loss

It is low in unsaturated fats that make it the ideal cereal for those looking to lose weight. The heaviness of the dietary fiber slows down the rate of digestion thereby keeping us fuller for longer with very less calories.

Increases Bone Strength

It is loaded with calcium and vitamin D that makes it a vital component for increasing bone strength. Go natural, replace over the counter calcium supplements with Ragi porridge that works as a super calcium supplier for growing children and aging people.

Controls Diabetes

The high level of fibers in Ragi slows down the pace of digestion thereby helping in lowering blood sugar levels.

Reduces Cholesterol

It controls the cholesterol level by reducing plaque formation and preventing blockage of blood vessels thereby cutting down the risk of stroke and other heart diseases.

Helps Digestion

The insoluble fibers present in Ragi assists movement of food through the intestines while the insoluble fibers retain water thereby easing the passage of waste.

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.

Sorghum is the broad term for an entire genus of grasses that are native to tropics and subtropics around the world. While there are more than 30 different species of sorghum, only one is harvested for human consumption, while the others are primarily used as fodder for animals. The important species for humans, Sorghum bicolor, is native to Africa, but can now be found all around the world as a staple food product. It is also cultivated in many different countries. Sorghum is primarily used in the production of sorghum molasses, sorghum syrup, and as a grain. Also, it can be used in the production of alcoholic beverages and even biofuels around the world. It is widely considered the fifth most important cereal crop in the world.

Some of the health benefits of sorghum include its ability to prevent certain types of cancer, help control diabetes, offer a dietary option for people with Celiac disease, improve digestive health, build strong bones, promote red blood cell development, and boost energy and fuel production.

Pearl Millet is high in proteins, calcium, folic acid and fat. It has essential compounds like phytic acid and niacin. It is a good source of fiber. Millet is rich in minerals like phosphorus and zinc and has a high starch content. It is famous for its high iron content. These can be easily seen if you take about 100g of millet. 100 gm of millets has 10.6g of proteins, 16g of iron, 1.3g of fiber, 2.3g of minerals. It has 378 calories. It gives about 73% of carbohydrates and 0.4g of fats. It favorably provides 0.8% of calcium, 37.5% of copper, 28.5% of magnesium, 81.6% of manganese, 28.5% of phosphorus and 5.57% of potassium. So, we can say It has various vitamin contents as Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate and Pantothenic acid. It also has minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, zinc, manganese, copper and selenium.

Barnyard millet, with its nutritional profile, should belong on our tables already. It has 6 times more of fibre than wheat making it an ideal weight loss millet. The fibre will help maintain satiety. Apart from this, millet is rich sources of bone-building minerals calcium and phosphorus. The good antioxidant profile makes it an ideal replacement to rice in dosa/idli/dhokla batters.

Health Benefits of Barnyard Millet 

• Good for diabetic patients
• Helps accelerate weight loss
• Barnyard millet has the lowest carbohydrates content and energy value among all the varieties of millets

As with other food grains, the nutritive value of Kodo millet protein could be improved by supplementation with legume protein. The fiber content of the whole grain is very high. Kodo millet has around 11% protein. Millets are a natural source of protein and iron. Millet is very easy to digest; it contains a high amount of lecithin and is excellent for strengthening the nervous system. Millets are rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic acid, as well as the minerals calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Millets contain no gluten. So they are not suitable for raised bread, but they are good for people who are gluten-intolerant.