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Millet is gaining immense popularity since the declaration of the year 2023 as an “International year of millets”. The Indian government is making all efforts to ensure IYM is a grand success. After organizing various state missions, budget 2023 has given a notable emphasis on creating millet awareness. Budget 2023 millet policy is focusing on various aspects of millet promotion, starting from enhancing the production to branding and encouraging millet consumption domestically as well as globally. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the budget, said that the Government aims to establish India as a global hub for millet. She addressed millets as “Sri Anna". Millet Facts mentioned in the Budget Speech ·          India is the largest producer and second largest exporter of Sri Anna in the world. ·        Several types of Sri Anna such as Jowar,  Ragi, Bajra, Kutu, Ramdana, Kangni, Kutki, Kodo, Cheena, and Sama are grown in India. ·          Millets offer several h

Research has shown that “Food and unhealthy dietary habits” are one of the major causes of increased incidence of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. This input has helped people to understand the importance of eating right and including whole grains in their day-to-day diet. This significant shift in dietary habits has made millets popular among households. Now, people are looking for ways to include millet in their routine diets. If you have started your millet journey, you might have heard that millet comes in various varieties, like unpolished and polished millet. Millet flour is also gaining popularity as a gluten-free flour for baking recipes. If you are new to millets and this classification seems confusing to you, then we are here to help you with this post. What are unpolished millet, polished millet, and miller flour? How to differentiate between polished and unpolished versions? And which option is best for you? Let us find

Finger Millet, commonly known as Ragi, is a cereal widely consumed in India. It is a traditional weaning food for babies and one of the first solids to be introduced. Ragi is rich in calcium and helps to keep babies full for longer, ensuring a sound undisturbed sleep. Ragi helps to strengthen the bones by providing high calcium and iron. It is also beneficial for adults, be it for weight loss or diabetes.   Some facts about Ragi aka Finger Millet that you probably didn’t know Karnataka is the highest producer, contributing to nearly 58% of the country’s ragi production. Ragi has different names in different local languages , Ragi in Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu, Mandua/ Mangal in Hindi, Kodra in Himachal Pradesh, Mandia in Oriya, Taidalu in Telangana, and Nachni in Marathi. 7 Health Benefits of Ragi You must know: 1. Prevents skin aging: ●        Ragi is a natural skincare agent, and an anti-aging cereal. ●        Methionine and Lysine, the amino acids present in ragi, protect the sk

Millets are the buzzword today and it is not just because of the 'International Year of Millets' but also because the world is just getting aware of the health benefits of millets. Millets are a group of small grass gains and one of the popular millets in India is Samai millet. Samai has different regional names like Samai (in Tamil), Small millets (in English), Kutki (in Hindi), samalu (in telugu), and chamma (in Malayalam). Sami rice is also called fasting rice, as people who observe traditional fasts like Navratri, Shivratri, Ekadashi, etc. can have samai rice. Samai is high in fats which comprise healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids.   7 Benefits of Samai rice: Samai rice is rich in antioxidants : Little Millet contains tannins and flavonoids that help to fight cardiovascular diseases, cataracts, cancer, inflammation, and gastrointestinal problems. It may also delay aging. Samai is rich in phenolic compounds. 2.      Helps To Fight Against Diabetes: Samai rice is high

Varagu rice, commonly known as Kodo millet, is one of the most ancient varieties of millet .   Varagu rice originated in West Africa and is grown in many parts of India, Nepal, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.   Varagu rice or Kodo millet is a drought-resistant crop and requires less water and less fertile soil to grow. They are highly nutritious and provide various essential nutrients to our bodies. Kodo millet tastes like white rice and can be a healthier substitute for white rice in many traditional rice recipes.  What is the other popular name for Varagu rice or Kodo millet? Varagu rice is called Kodo in Bengali, Varak in Malayalam, Kodra in Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi, Arikelu in Telugu, Kodo dhana in Hindi, Harka in Karnataka, Kodon in Urdu. Varagu rice is also known as Ditch millet, Indian crown grass, cow grass, and rice grass in many parts of the country. What are the health benefits of Varagu rice or Kodo millet? Varagu rice offers a myriad of h

1 What are the Siridhanya or positive millets? 1 Siridhanya or positive millets consist of five varieties named little millet, Foxtail millet, Kodo millet, Barnyard millet, and Brown top millet. Well-known food scientist Dr. Khadar Vali has named these millets as positive or Siridhanya millets and recommended them for curing various serious diseases. They are highly nutritious, gluten-free, and have incredible healing properties. When consumed properly, Siridhanya millets can cure serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, thyroid and kidney diseases, and other endocrinal health issues. Moreover, these five millets can be a perfectly balanced meal and can fulfill the body’s nutritional requirements. 2 What is the impact of Siridhanya millets on the body? 2 Positive millets or Siridhanya millets work on different systems of the body and help in healing and curing many ailments too. Foxtail millet works on the lungs and nervous system. Consuming foxtail millet helps in improving the nervou