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India’s Global initiatives to promote millet consumption across the world

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Millets are a powerhouse of nutrition. These days, the awareness and intake of millet have improved as people have started adopting a healthy lifestyle.  In 2018, India proposed 2023 as an International year for millets. The food and agriculture organization of the UN approved it and the United Nations general assembly declared 2023 as the ‘International Year of Millets’. This was adopted by a United Nation resolution. India took the lead and was successfully supported by over 70 nations. The objective of the initiative: 1.    The main objective of the initiative was to create an awareness of the contribution of millet to food security and nutrition. 2.    To inspire stakeholders to improve the production and quality of all the millets. 3.    Get more investment in research services and the production of millets. Have you been wondering what are millets? Millets are the term used for the group of small-seeded grasses that are cultivated as a grain crop in marginal lands of the subtropi

WHY MILLET IS CONSIDERED THE UNDERDOG OF SUPERFOOD?

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You must have heard about the benefits of chia seeds and quinoa You might be able to rattle off the goodness of oats, But do you know about the health benefits of bajara and ragi? Did you know that they are equally nutrient and mineral-rich? Millets today are the underdog of superfoods and it is time to give them their rightful place! History of Millets Millets, being the most ancient grain, have been in consumption for thousands of years. The mention of millets can be found in ancient Yajurveda texts and their consumption pre-dates the Indian Bronze Age (4500 BC)! Around the world too, millet consumption was common in Asia, Korea, and Europe, however, over time, they lost their sheen and were replaced by wheat and rice. Due to a lack of awareness, people have started ignoring millet, the superfood. Why millets are considered a superfood? Millet was once an integral part of the Indian diet and is recently rediscovered as an underdog of superfood. This is because m

Why is the year 2023 being observed as the International year of millets?

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Did you know that the coming year is the year of millets? But what is this declaration and why is the year 2023 observed as the International year of millets? And did you know that this declaration has a deep Indian connection? To know all this and more, read further and find some interesting nuggets of information. Declaration of the International year of millets The government of India decided to put forward a proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2022-2023 as the "International year of millets”. The proposal got support from over 70 countries and the United Nations declared 2023 the international year of millets.   Why Millets? Millets are a group of varied small-seeded grains belonging to the Paniceae family. They are high in protein, fiber, and other nutrients like Iron, manganese, phosphorus, etc. Millets are often considered a “Superfood”, because of their impressive nutritional profile.   Millets offer various amazing health benefits. They help in weight loss a

Why Hazelnut Millet bar is a great post workout snack?

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Your body requires balanced nutrition which consists of protein, fiber, fat, essential vitamins, and minerals. This becomes even more important when you are on a fitness regime. What you eat after and before a workout plays a very important role in achieving your fitness goals. If you are wondering what to eat post-workout, we suggest hazelnut millet bars ! Surprised? Read on to know more   Why Post a workout snack is essential? Your body needs nutrition post-workout to rebuild its glycogen storage. It needs nutrition to repair and regrow muscle protein. Post-workout snack helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, improves recovery, and enhances performance. After intense gym sessions or workout sessions, you should always look to refuel your energy, and the simplest way to achieve this is by opting for energy bars. How do post-workout snacks like Hazelnut millet bars help? Hazelnut millet bars help decrease protein breakdown and increase protein synthesis. Post-workout sna