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The year 2023 has been declared ‘The International Year of Millets’ by the United Nations. As the global agri-food systems face challenges to feed an ever-growing global population and climate change, resilient cereals like millet are a saving grace. These are affordable and healthy breakfast options that should be part of your intake.
Unlike rice or wheat, millets are referred to as coarse cereals, an obvious reference to the external texture which is not smooth. All cereals are a rich source of carbohydrates but millets also come with a higher protein, dietary fibre, iron and calcium content than rice or wheat. This makes it a superfood with enhanced benefits. Millets have a low glycaemic index, which means such foods have a lesser impact on blood glucose levels than other foods. In fact, to help the adoption of millet the Indian government has changed the nomenclature from coarse grains to Nutri cereals. Millet is a highly adaptable grain that is a great source of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. The potential health benefits of millet include protecting cardiovascular health, preventing the onset of diabetes, helping people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and managing inflammation in the gut. Here are some of the top reasons why you should adopt millets in your daily diet :
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