Must have millets!
- Karuna Sapkale
- Apr 8, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: May 9, 2023
World Health Day was observed on April 7, 2023, with the goal of raising awareness of international health and safety issues.
Government representatives stated that GOI is promoting millets in the health sector.
Local foods that are simple to grow and use little water are what compel me to support this cause the most.
How wonderful it will be if farmers receive the appropriate amount compared to the needs.
Many articles in the media urge individuals to eliminate gluten from their diets.
This implies avoiding all gluten-containing foods. These comprises goods made from whole wheat, wheat flour, maida, rava, barley, and rye.
So if you've opted to avoid gluten, there are alternatives to rice that you can easily incorporate into your everyday diet. Let's investigate some of our choices.
India is a diverse nation, and this diversity extends to its eating customs. Several traditional grains that are not only gluten-free but also a big storehouse of numerous nutrients are grown in various regions of India.
Millets
Millets are powerful grains. Millets are safe for those with celiac disease and gluten allergies because they are non-glutinous.
They don't produce acids, are simple to digest, and are allergy-free.
Millets may offer defence against age-related degenerative illnesses.
Millets are protective against several degenerative diseases, including metabolic syndrome and Parkinson's disease.
They also lower the risk of heart disease, protect against diabetes, improve the digestive system, lower the risk of cancer, detoxify the body, increase immunity in the respiratory system, increase energy levels, and improve the muscular and neural systems.
The easiest approach to introduce millets into your diet for the first time is to make fermented foods like idli, dosa, and dhokla. It can also be consumed as porridge or a roti in place of rotis made of wheat.
What do you consume to meet your dietary requirements for gluten free grains?
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