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Is India leading the world towards local superfood millets?

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Millets are a group of small, seeded crops which are grown in dry lands and less fertile soil. They are quite a popular food option in various parts of the world, including India and parts of Africa. Millets come in several types, such as finger millet, foxtail millet, sorghum and little millet. Millets are also called the superfood of the new world because of their amazing health benefits. Recently, The United Nations has declared “Year 2023 as the international year of millets” . The UN accepted India’s proposal wholeheartedly to encourage an increase in global production and raise awareness regarding the health benefits of millet. India is the largest producer of millet in the world and leading the world towards local superfood millet. The Indian government has taken various amazing steps to increase millet awareness among people and make 2023 a year of millet initiative a great success.  How is India leading the world towards local superfood millet? Read the post to know more!  Why

5 myth and facts about millets

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Millets are in the spotlight and for all the right reasons! With the year 2023 being the International Year of Millets, there is a growing awareness about millets and their nutritional values. Relegated to obscurity over the past few years, millets are back in trend these days. Being a healthy alternative to gluten grains, it is a favourite among fitness enthusiasts, people suffering from gluten allergies and celiac disease, among others. However, there are many myths associated with millets. Today we will look at the 5 most common myths and bust them. 1. Myth: Cooking with millet is difficult. Fact : Cooking millets is not difficult, you just need to know the right way to cook them. The right way to cook millets is simple. Make sure you wash millets thoroughly with water, and soak it for 5-12 hours or overnight. Different millets have different soaking times, a minimum of 5-6 hours is needed. An easy way to incorporate it into your daily meals is to substitute your rice a

Tiffin Ideas to celebrate Millet Year 2023

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2023 is marked as the International Year Of Millets . India has planned to celebrate this year in a big way and multiple events are planned throughout the year. As the world celebrates the millet year, you too can celebrate it and the simplest way to do this is by including it in your tiffin! We need tiffin meals to be quick to prepare and healthy as well. While we normally make upma, idlis, or parathas that are perfect for tiffin, giving them a millet twist will ensure that we celebrate the millet year in style. Who knows, your tasty millet meals might inspire a few more toward a healthy lifestyle! What are millets? Millets are a nutritious, small-seeded grass variety that is easy to cook, and very healthy. Millets like Sorghum, Pearl Millet, and Ragi, Small Millet, Foxtail Millet, Barnyard Millet, and Kodo millet are popular in India and they can be easily included in our daily meals. Millets are gaining popularity around the world as they are versatile gluten-free grains.

Living with celiac disease and the top 10 ways to avoid gluten in daily life

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Celiac disease is also called celiac sprue. It is an autoimmune disorder that mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract. Eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine of a person with a gluten allergy. The intestine lining gets damaged which prevents the absorption of some nutrients. As the intestine lining is damaged it can cause diarrhea, weight issues, bloating, gut issues, anemia, indigestion, etc. What's gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in certain grains like wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten is found in a lot of common food and drinks. It is also found in vitamins, cosmetics or even medications. For the sake of this article, let us look at some common sources of gluten in food. Let's see the common sources of gluten : Wheat Semolina Durum wheat, Emmer, Bulgur, Couscous, Barley, Rye Gluten is also found in foods like bread and baked goods, hot and cold cereals, noodles and pasta, beer, malted liquors, and malt vinegar. Some processed food like soup

WHICH MILLETS ARE GOOD FOR PCOD- PCOS?

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Millets are trending these days, especially after Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modiji promoted the use of millets, and 2023 was declared the ‘International Year Of Millets”. The millets are finally getting their rightful place as the world is discovering the benefits of millets. One of the many benefits of millets is that they are best for PCOS reversal. What is PCOD/S? PCOS is an endocrine disorder. It is a condition that affects the hormonal balance in women. Complications like infertility, irregular periods, excess body hair, acne, miscarriage, Type 2 diabetes, depression, mood swing, emotional disturbance, and insomnia may be caused because of hormonal imbalance. In PCOS, a woman’s body produces higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is very common and 8 out of 10 women have PCOS. It usually impacts women of childbearing age i.e 15 to 44 and affects their ovaries. While doctors don’t know the exact cause of PCOS, the treatment usually begin

International Year of Millets: Know the Top 7 Indian millets and their health benefits

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Millets are known as Nutri-cereals due to their impressive nutritional profile. They are powerhouses of nutrition and provide various essential nutrients to your body. To increase awareness about its incredible health benefits, Food and agriculture organization has declared 2023 as the international year of millets.   Millets come in several varieties and each one has unique properties. They provide great benefits for your health. What are the top 7 Indian millets and their health benefits? Read the post to know more! FINGER MILLET OR RAGI Finger millet or ragi is one of the most popular varieties of millet. Finger millet or ragi has amazing body cooling properties. Ragi is considered a great food option to consume during summer weather. Ragi or finger millet is high in protein, iron, calcium, and various essential amino acids. Nutritionally, 100 grams of ragi provide 344 mg of calcium and play a vital role in maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis. Furthermore, ragi have

Year of Millets and what it means for the food security of the world

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Do you know that India is leading the world towards a superfood? The most versatile, and nutritious, something that has been around for thousands of years in India and is also called Nutri-cereals. Yes! Millet it is! It all began in 2018 when the Indian government wanted millet to be considered a superfood and it notified millet as “Nutri cereals”. The government went ahead and included millets under the POSHAN mission Abhiyan. Later, understanding the health benefits of millets, the proposal to designate ‘2023 as the Year of Millets’ was put forward to the United Nations. 72 other countries supported this idea and finally, India’s initiative was successful and the year 2023 was declared the International year of millets.   But how is it linked to the food security of the world?   Well, the answer lies in the way the millets are cultivated.   The crop does not require much water and or has major climatic condition constraints. It can grow in arid conditions with minimal water. Even so