Description
Millet is a grain and a staple food in many parts of the world. There are many different kinds of millet, which all have similar health benefits. Foxtail millet is rich in dietary fiber, protein, healthy micros (vitamin and minerals) and low in fat. In India this grain goes by the name Kangni or Kakum.
Health Benefits
Below are the health benefits of foxtail millet:
Heart-healthy: Foxtail millet helps to regulate blood pressure, thus reducing the chances of blockage in heart that results in cardiac arrest or stroke. It also helps in reduction of LDL levels in the body.
Diabetes Control: It has a low glycemic index and is an excellent substitute for rice or other grains that can increase blood sugar.
Gluten-Free: Foxtail millet is gluten-free. Therefore, it helps in improving digestion, increases energy level and helps in maintaining cholesterol levels. These millets also help you in eliminating viruses and germs in body.
High in Antioxidant: The abundance of antioxidants, mainly (Tryptophan and amino acids) in Foxtail Millet helps in fighting diseases and building immunity. It works amazingly in relieving curing disorders like insomnia, and migraine.
Fights Cancer: Studies have revealed that foods rich in fiber help preventing breast cancer in women. Foxtail millet has high quantity of fiber forund.
High in Calcium Content: Foxtail Millet is rich in Calcium which is very important for maintaining your bone health. It also contains vitamin D. Eating Foxtail Millet in the form of sprouts helps fight diseases such as osteoporosis and could reduce risk of fracture.
Weight loss: Foxtail contains Tryptophan – an amino acid which gets digested at a slower rate, thus keeping one away from consuming extra calories in their diet.
Anti-Ageing: By including this millet in your diet, you one can have a youthful-looking skin because the amino acids found in it help in the formation of collagen, which helps in slowing appearance of wrinkles.
Brain Growth: This millet supplies adequate amount of iron which is essential for the brain oxygenation and prevents Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Source: Outlook India
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