Description
Millets are loaded with fibre. They are the best source of complex carbohydrates and have numerous health benefits. Grown in semi-dry areas of Asia and Africa, millets have been widely cultivated as cereal crops or as fodder for animals.
It is now a well-proven fact that consuming whole grains on a regular basis may help lose weight, owing to the rich content of fibre and bioactive compounds in them.
They are gluten-free grains and hence it can be consumed by everyone. We will elucidate the types of millets.
Barnyard millet is an important crop. It is a fair source of protein, which is highly digestible and is an excellent source of dietary fibre with good amounts of soluble and insoluble fractions
