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Proso Millets

Proso Millet is nutritious and delicious. It has somewhat of an egg-shaped fertile floret and its hull is hard and shiny and firmly encloses the seeds when it is shed. It comes in various colors, from brownish black through olive brown, orange-red, golden and light cream. The bran of Proso millet contains vital nutrients that are essential for a healthy diet and is also an excellent source of fiber! It is gluten-free and has a significant amount of carbohydrates, protein, niacin (Vitamin B3) and fatty acids. Apart from these nutrients, it also contains essential minerals like phosphorus, manganese, and magnesium

Why Proso  Millet Good for Health?

·         Proso millet has significant amounts of lecithin, a complex compound that aids the proper functioning of the nervous system. Lecithin helps to reduce many nervous anomalies and memory diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s

·         Proso millet offers many benefits to those who are suffering from celiac disease- a severe allergy to gluten-containing foods. This gluten-free grain has a low GI and thus can be consumed safely by celiac patients

·         Proso millet is one of the best sources of magnesium, and potassium, and both are ideal to keep blood pressure levels in control and decrease the chances of heart attacks, strokes, and atherosclerosis

·         Proso has proved beneficial in lowering cholesterol in the body by raising high-density lipoproteins and boosting cholesterol metabolism. This millet contains an important compound called phytic acid that helps in reducing bad cholesterol levels in the body. An overall increase in high-density lipoprotein levels up the good cholesterol levels

·         Proso is touted to be a skin-friendly millet with several anti-ageing properties. Laden with ample antioxidants that help to ward off free radicals from the body, it helps to delay the process of ageing and fight wrinkle formation

·         This superfood is counted as one of the best sources of protein. Our body needs them for strong muscles as well as for sturdy bones. Moreover, protein also helps to repair tissues of the body. The protein found in this millet is a dense source of amino acids, such as methionine, leucine, and isoleucine