Here’s something to think about. Rice is a staple food in India, especially in the South. However, over the years we can see a downwards trend in the preference towards rice. The reason being, polishing rice. While unpolished rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates, coupled with B12 and dietary fibre, polished rice now ranks high only in fast burning carbohydrates. For most people who are health-conscious, this is a huge red flag. The Calorie-conscious amongst us, are now on the look-out for a healthier alternative to rice.
When we talk about a healthier option, we do have a lot of options, but it’s always wise to choose locally-grown, minimally-processed options. In our opinion, one such excellent alternative to consider: Millets!
The Millet Report Card
In Macronutrients department, Millets boast of 7-12% protein, 2-5% fat, 65-75% carbohydrates and 15-20% dietary fibre.
Millets are rich in Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, and Potassium which are essential micro-minerals required for a body to function to its full potential.
As a source of Vitamins, different Millets have varying quantities of folate, pantothenic acid, niacin, riboflavin, and Vitamins B6, C, E, and K.
Millets – A Huge step towards a Balanced Diet!
A balanced diet is a combination of macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats and micro-nutrients such as vitamins, minerals with ample dietary fibre to ease the ingestion of the nutrients.
Millets as they come, are rich in fibre, help in regular bowel movement and improve nutrient intake in our bodies. The dietary fibre content also invariably makes you feel lighter. Rich in nutrients and fibre, millets help in flushing out toxins in the most natural possible way. All things considered, it is safe to say that Millets contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Moreover, Millets are easily accessible and can help you achieve that healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Some of the most popular types of millets are Foxtail, Pearl, Little, Barnyard, Finger and Kodo millets.
If you’re still confused whether millets are the best choice or not, here is some more information about Millets.
