Know the Samai Rice benefits and why you should include it in your diet.
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: Sa...