5 Reasons why you should include millets in your diet
Today, wheat and rice are the staple food all over the country, but did you know that in ancient India, the staple food was millets?
Did you also know that millets are not just one grain, as most people think, but a variety of grains that can be used in very versatile ways? Not only do they have multiple health benefits, but they are also more environmentally friendly than other grains because they require less water, less fertile soil, and can resist pests naturally. If you’re still not convinced about including millets into your diet, consider these five reasons for why it would be a smart choice:
Low GI: Millets have a lower Glycaemic Index (GI) compared to other carbohydrate-containing foods. Gl, to put it simply, is a measure of how quickly a food causes a rise in blood sugar levels, so it goes without saying that including millets in your diet could help ward off diabetes and help control it as well.