Millets for Child growth
Optimal nutrition is necessary for optimal growth of mind and body in children. Healthy grains, veggies, fruits, legumes, and millet offer the nourishment necessary for the development of a child. Traditionally, in India, children over 8 months are fed millets as they are a powerhouse of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. According to studies done by Dr.S. ANITHA , including pearl millet, known as bajra, finger millet known as ragi , sorghum known as jowar , little millet known as kutki, and foxtail millet known as Kangani, and Kodo millets in a child’s meal are an excellent way promote gut diversity and provide necessary nourishment. The studies indicate that children on millet-based diets showed more signs of growth and development. At a growing age, the child is more active physically and needs more brain development too, so when they consume a millet-based diet their energy level is high, and are more active. Benefits of Millet: ● The millet-based diet help