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Environmental Friendly and naturally Organic, Millets are the new-age global grain

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In recent years, millets have made a powerful comeback. Since the declaration of "2023 as an “International Year of Millets” , people across the globe are making conscious efforts to include millets in their diets.  Millets are small-sized, round-shaped grains belonging to the Panacea family. They are ancient grains and we can find evidence of millet consumption in the prehistoric era too. Millets come in various varieties such as little millet, Kodo millet, Finger millet, and foxtail millet, etc. India itself has around seven popular millet varieties . Millets are environment-friendly grains and require less water and pesticides to grow and survive. Increasing millet production and consumption can be a great way to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the carbon footprint on the environment. This is one of the reasons for millet to be considered as the new-age global grain. Read on to know more about the environmental benefits of millet and its role in providing foo...
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Be Monsoon Ready with these healthy millet based hot beverages

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If you are new to millets, then it might surprise you to know that millets can be used for making various drinks and beverages too.   With some creativity and pre-planning, you can use various millets (finger millets, Pearl millet, and little millet) for making millet beverages.  How do millet soups and millet hot chocolate sound for a lazy evening when you are watching the rain pitter-patter on your window sill? As India awaits the monsoons, we have curated a list of easy millet-based hot beverages that you can enjoy on a rainy day.  Read on to know more. 7 Millet-based hot beverages that are perfect for the rainy season - Bajra Raab  This is one of the most popular and nutritious millet hot beverage recipes to enjoy during the rainy season. First, you need to roast the bajra flour in ghee for a while and then add hot water and a sweetener of your choice (jaggery or sugar) to make it. You can adjust the consistency of Raab as per your individual prefer...
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7 Millet dessert recipes for healthier Indulgence in 2023

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Desserts are the fairy tales of the kitchen—a happily-ever-after to supper.” - Terri Guillemets.  Of course, desserts are tasty treats. Having dessert after the main meal is a common food tradition in many parts of the world, including India.  Though eating desserts is a great way to complete a meal and to satisfy our sweet cravings, most of the typical desserts are made of unhealthy ingredients like Maida, white sugar, etc., and may not be a healthy option to include in our routine diet. But what if you could convert your dessert obsession into a healthier indulgence?  Yes, we are talking about millet desserts.  Including millet desserts in your diet is a great way to enjoy everyday dessert recipes with a healthy twist. We are sharing 7 amazing millet dessert recipes that are perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings. Millet Cake Millet cake is one of the best dessert recipes made with millet. For making millet cake, you can either use mixed millet flou...
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All you need to know about World Celiac Day in India

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Recently, when former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu got trolled by netizens for her weight gain, she spoke about her struggle with celiac disease. She said that "I am one of those individuals who was first bullied that 'she's too skinny and now they bully me saying 'she's fat'  There is limited awareness about celiac disease in India, and patients continue to suffer from mental harassment. Celiac disease patients have serious intolerance to gluten, and intake of gluten in any form causes various gastric symptoms and affects their quality of life negatively. This includes foods like wheat, barley, and other gluten products. To raise awareness of celiac disease among the masses, the Month of May is declared world celiac awareness month. Let us begin with understanding what is celiac disease and how we support patients suffering from it. What is celiac disease? Celiac disease was first diagnosed by Dr. Samuel Gee in the year 1888. It is an autoimmune d...
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10 Delicious Ways to Include Millets in Your Breakfast

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If you are health conscious, you know that healthy millets are the best way to start your day. Millets, the ancient grains packed with nutritional goodness, are the perfect ingredient to elevate your morning meals. You probably remember having it as a child, but in today’s fast-paced world, it is either difficult to cook millet as breakfast or the options that you grew up eating are probably boring for your children and family! We get that. It is always a struggle to find the right balance between healthy and tasty, but not to worry as we are here to help!   If you are looking to add a healthy twist to your breakfast routine, then look no further! Let's explore 10 delicious and easy ways to include millet in your breakfast and kick-start your day with a wholesome boost!   Millet Porridge Power: Start your mornings with a warm and comforting bowl of millet porridge. Cook millets like foxtail, pearl, or finger millet with milk or plant-based alternatives, adding your fa...
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All you need to know about ready to cook millets.

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We are busy people. Our routine life is often occupied with multiple personal and professional obligations. The hectic routine often leads to frantic stress and as a result, we tend to look for ready to cook alternatives.    As per a recent Femina India survey report, 85% of millennial working women do not cook at home and find it hard to take out time for preparing homemade meals for their families.  Nuclear families and lack of efficient cooking skills are other factors that demand convenient and easy-to-cook food options.  Nowadays, modern consumers are looking for options that take less time to cook and require less or minimum effort. However, it does not mean that they are ready to compromise on the nutrition quotient. They want quick yet healthy homemade meals that suit their busy lifestyle and fulfill the body’s nutritional requirements too.  Considering this aspect, ready-to-cook millets seem like a great option to prepare quick and healthy m...
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millets for athletes as pre/post workout

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Millets are healthy and high in nutrition, but do you know, millets are great for athletes too? Millets make a great option for pre and post-workout meals for athletes.   Millets not only provide essential nutrients to athletes for intense physical activity, but they keep them full for longer periods as well. Importance of pre and post-workout nutrition for athletes  Pre and post-workout nutrition is one of the essential aspects of athletic training.  Though the exact nutrition requirements can be different for different athletes and highly dependent upon various factors like body composition, the type of sport they play, etc. All athletes are required to consume a healthy diet comprising whole grains, protein, fruits, and vegetables. It is essential that athletes include a healthy (and complex) source of carbohydrates and a good source of protein in their diet. A healthy source of carbs moderates insulin levels and preserves liver glycogen, while a good protein sou...
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5 millets to include in your diet in summers

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If you are new to millets, then you might have various questions regarding their proper consumption. Such as: What are the various types of millets ? Can I eat millet in summer?  What are summer millets? And what are the benefits of eating millet in summer?  So, with this blog post, we are ready to answer all these common questions. Read the post to know more about summer millets. And what are some interesting recipes to include millets in your diet during summer?  Which millets are best for summer? ●        Sorghum (Jowar), ●        Finger millet (Ragi), ●        Foxtail millet, ●        Barnyard millet ●        Kodo millet all have body-cooling properties. They are the ideal millets to include in your diet during the summer season.  What are the benefits of including summer millet in your diet?...
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