MILLET

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ancient grain, modern benefits"
BY Vanshika and Khushi
Types Millets
 Pearl millet  बाजरा
 Sorghum  ज्वार
 Amaranth  चौलाई
 Finger millet  रागी
 Buckwheat  कु ट्टू
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 Nutritional Value
Millet Nutritional Millet Nutritional Value per
Essential Nutrients Essential Nutrients
Value per 100g 100g
Millet Calories 378 Fiber 1.3 g
Total Fat 4.2 g Phosphorus 25% of the Daily Value
Protein 11 g Magnesium 28% of the Daily Value
Total Carbs 73 g Folate 8% of the Daily Value
Sodium
Potassium
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5 mg
195 mg
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Iron
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Vitamin B6
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16% of the Daily Value
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20% of the Daily Value
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 1. Aids in Heart Health
• The rich fiber content of millet helps
lower the level of bad cholesterol in your
body.

• The magnesium of the millet helps in

reducing blood pressure and the risk of
heart attacks.

• Millet also thins the blood, thereby

preventing blood platelet clumping.

• 100g of Millet has a Magnesium content

of 28% of the Daily Value.
2. Helps in
Weight Loss
 Weight loss is one of the major millet
benefits.
 Rich in fiber
 Which satiates hunger quickly and
prevents you from overeating.
 Millet is digested slowly, thereby
keeping the stomach full for a longer
period.
•100g of millet contains about 1.3 g of
Fiber
Tips:- Finger Millet is the best type of
Millet for heart patients.
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3. Controls Blood Sugar
Levels
• Because of the slow digestion
process of millet, the blood sugar
level stays at a constant ratio.
• Millet also controls the blood sugar
level of non-diabetic people,
• preventing the risk of diabetes such
as type-2 diabetes
• increasing the insulin sensitivity for
diabetic people.
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Prevent Celiac Disease
Celiac disease damages the small
intestine, which prevents the
absorption of nutrients from food.
Since millet is gluten-free, people
suffering from celiac disease can
easily consume millet.

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5. Improve digestion
 Owing to its fiber-rich nature

 millet help in eliminating

gastrointestinal problems such as
constipation, excess gas,
bloating, and cramping.

 A 100g of millet has a fiber

content of 1. 3g.

 Tips – Foxtail millet is best if

you have digestive problems.
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7. Slows Down Muscle Degradation and Improve Skin
Elasticity • The rich protein diet of millet
helps build leaner muscles and
slows down the process of
muscle degradation.

• Also, the high amino acid

content creates collagen in the
body
• Which gives structure to the
body’s tissues and prevents
wrinkling of the skin.
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8. Relieves
Menstrual Cramps
Magnesium helps in relieving pain and
cramps during the menstrual cycle.

It can be consumed by women who

suffer from unbearable pain during their
menstrual cycle.

•100 g of millets contains about 28 % of

the Daily Value of Magnesium.

Tips – Pearl millet has the most

fiber. It is best for menstrual
cramps.
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 Thank You
For your attention
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