Uncovering the Types: Health Benefits of Millets: A Review

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Year : 2024 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 03 | Page : 26 35
    By

    Purvi Gupta,

  • Aditi Rikhari,

  1. M.Sc. Student, Nutrition & Dietetics, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences,Sharda University,Greater Noida,, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assissant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences,Sharda University,Greater Noida,, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Given the current conditions of shifting dietary preferences, population growth, and unchecked exploitation of natural resources, there are not enough resources to ensure that everyone has access to a healthy diet. Since natural plant resources are quickly running out, other options must be investigated. In addition to the basic crops, such as wheat and rice, many other underutilised crops are also consumed, many of which have the potential to replace the staples. One of the main underutilised crops with the potential to be a nutritional cereal is millets. Millets are small grain crops that are members of the Poceaea family. They can withstand a variety of weather conditions, including drought. They are gluten-free and, most importantly, high in protein. They are an abundant supply of phytochemicals with therapeutic qualities, such as antioxidant activities, which help prevent a wide range of illnesses. The various types of millets, their production in India, their nutritional makeup, and their importance are the main topics of this review. The article highlights the need for more study on the nutritional attributes and practical applications of different millet types while describing the nutritional worth and health advantages of millets.

Keywords: Pearl millet, finger, sorghum, proso, foxtail, little, kodo, barnyard

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Purvi Gupta, Aditi Rikhari. Uncovering the Types: Health Benefits of Millets: A Review. Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology. 2024; 13(03):26-35.
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Accepted 24/10/2024
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