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1. MILLETS Superfood Series

2. Background Problem : Diabetes, heart diseases, respiratory illnesses, obesity or food allergies are categorised as Lifestyle diseases or non – communicable diseases (NCD’s). These are becoming common due to changes in diet, sedentary lifestyle, urbanization and air pollution. They are responsible for more than 61% per cent of all deaths in India. Failure of conventional medicine to treat lifestyle diseases has fuelled a surge in patients opting for alternative medicine systems.

3. Why Wheat & Rice is bad ?Wheat grains are composed of 70% starch, while rice is 90%. Protein ranges from 13—15% in wheat but is essentially lowest in rice among all available cereals. The fiber content, as well as the minerals composition of both these grains, is also poor. The rice and wheat which we eat are hybrid varieties which have been selected for predictable growth and high yield. By nature, they do not store much nutrients in their seeds.Considering the modern-day sedentary lifestyle, the amount of refined carbohydrates we consume without much physical activity is taking a toll on our health.

4. Why Millets ?Millets have always been a part of the Indian diet especially in south and central india and used to constitute 40% of all the cultivated grains before the Green Revolution, which dropped to about half immediately after 1965.Millets are coarse grains which are 3-5 times nutritionally superior to rice and wheat in terms of proteins, minerals and vitamins. They are rich in B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc and have low GI( glycemic index) thus millets are suitable for people allergies/ intolerance to wheat. Millets are excellent for diabetes & weight loss.

5. Sridhanya - The foods in which the carbohydrate to fiber ratio is below 10 are known to possess medicinal properties. Dr Khadar Valli - Carbohydrate Fibre Ratio Neutral and negative grains where the ratio is 2 or more digits

6. 1.Nachni / Ragi / Finger MilletHealth BenefitsRichest in Calcium (344 mg/100 grams) – good for bone & dental health ( more than milk )Helps in Weight LossHigh fibre contentGluten freeBattles Anaemia Rich in potassium (408mg/100g)Fairly low content of fat(1.3%)Excellent for DiabeticsIt can be made into Bhakri, Idli, Dosa Nutritional benefits of Millets (for 100g of each millet) 

7. 2. Jowar/Sorghum Health Benefits : Jowar is rich in protein and fibre and is an excellent food for constipation. Jowar/Sorghum is rich in antioxidants, Abundant in phyto chemicals such as tannins, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, polysterols, and polic osanols. They are also a good source of vitamin B complex and folateIt can be made into Bhakri, Dosa, Kurmura, Hurda Bhel

8. 3. Foxtail Millet ( Kang, Rala )Foxtail Millet is rich in essential amino acid Lysine, making it a great source of protein reducing your overall carbohydrate intake. Foxtail Millets lowers the risk of diabetes. It helps to lower blood glucose levels and improve insulin response in the body. The magnesium content in it helps the secretion of insulin and manages metabolism of glucose in the body.Problems related to the nervous system, psychological disorders, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.

9. 4. Little Millet ( Kutki, Vari )Problems related to the uterusPCODMale and female infertilityLittle millet contains magnesium which can helps improve heart health. Vitamin B3 (niacin) in little millet helps lower cholesterol. Little millet is also a good source of phosphorus which, helps with fat metabolism, body tissue repair and energy production.

10. 5. Kodo Millet ( Kodra )Kodo Millet is beneficial for postmenopausal women suffering from metabolic diseases like cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. It helps to hydrate your colon and prevent constipation. Controls your blood sugar.Blood impurities AnemiaWeaknessImmunityDiabetesConstipation and Insomnia

11. 6. Barnyard MilletIt has the highest dietary fiber and iron content compared to all other millets and cereals like rice and wheat. With a low glycemic index, consuming this millet can benefit not only type 2 diabetics but also anyone on a health food diet.Excess bad cholesterolProblems related to the liverKidneyEndocrine glands.

12. 7. Browntop MilletBrowntop millet is the king of fibre with 12.5 mgs per 100 gms. Barnyard and brown top millets are high on minerals at 4.4 and 4.2 mgs per 100 gms and there is more.Arthritis, Obesity, Hypertension, and Problems related to the digestive system, Thyroid, and Eyes

13. 8. Bajra (Pearl Millet)Pearl Millet is not only high on protein and fiber, but also rich in minerals like iron, phosphorous and potassium. Recent studies claim that regular consumption of pearl millets helps reduce gallstone formation.Bajra/Pearl millet is the oldest millet used by our ancestors. It is still a part of regular meals in desert belt of the country like Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is extremely rich in iron (0.8%), zinc (0.3%),calcium (0.4%), phosphorus (0.4%), and most importantly dietary fibers.

14. Millet Do’s Body needs time to get used to anything – So go slowStart gradually and do not overload your system Let it grow on you – cook it in an interesting and delicious mannerMillets have to be soaked overnight for a minimum of 8 hours1 millet a day - Do not combine millets Millets can cause delayed digestion due to their slow digestibility as they are high in fibre.People with Thyroid problems should use millets with cautionYou eat rice and Chapati Bhakri everyday – start with Jowar/Nachni/ Bajra Bhakri and Foxtail/Kodo/ Little/ Browntop/ Barnyard rice

15. Millet Recipes Handwo - Kodo Millet Pulao – Foxtail MilletPizza Base – Little Millet Atta Fasting Dosa - – Rajgira soak & Grind with Hari Mirch, Adrak and jeera Jowar Coconut Dosa – Show making the Mix and Show Cooked Dosa ( You will be given the PDF of the Recipes )

16. Manisha Rathore9820912804 MILLETS ARE FUN !!!