Organic Puffed Millet 1kg (Buy Whole Foods Online Ltd.)

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Millet is rich in a number of vitamins and minerals, which means that there are many health benefits to including this little powerhouse in your diet. Potassium is important for a number of processes in the body. It helps the nerves and muscles to communicate with each other, supports cell exchange and assists with the normal functioning of the heart. 5 Pearl millet This cozy bowl uses millet in place of Arborio rice for a dairy-free risotto that’s iron-rich and phosphorous-rich. The addition of earthy mushrooms and artichoke hearts makes this a wonderful option for a light dinner or side dish. 6. Cozy Millet Bowl with Mushroom Gravy and Kale Insulin resistance is a marker for type 2 diabetes. It occurs when your body stops responding to the hormone insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar ( 23). Originating in Africa and northern China, it is a staple food in the diets of around a third of the planet’s population. 1

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: “Dietary fiber intake and risk of colorectal cancer and incident and recurrent adenoma in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial.” Toast first (optional): Toasting the grain before cooking gives it a richer, nuttier flavor. Use 2 teaspoons of neutral vegetable oil for every cup of raw grain used Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the millet and stir to coat the grain with the oil. Toast over medium heat, stirring frequently, until aromatic and starting to turn a darker shade. This should take about 5 to 8 minutes. Then, proceed to cook as directed. Millet casseroles: Use well-cooked millet in casseroles for more substance, layered with vegetables and vegan cheese. Try this luscious Vegetable Millet Casserole. Millet is rich in niacin, which is important for healthy skin and organ function. It also has beta-carotene, especially the dark-colored grains, which converts to vitamin A, helps your body fight free radicals, and supports your immune system. Vegetable stuffer: The texture of millet makes it as perfect stuffing for vegetables. It works well in bell peppers, eggplant, and especially winter squashes. Try these simple Millet Stuffed Peppers.Pearl, finger, proso, and sorghum varieties are available in the U.S., and they're all full of vitamins and minerals. Millet Grains

Frontiers in Sustainable Food: “Nutritional Significance and Antioxidant-Mediated Antiaging Effects of Finger Millet: Molecular Insights and Prospects.”

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Although all millet varieties belong to the Poaceae family, they differ in color, appearance, and species. Salad grain: With flavorful vegetables and a bold vinaigrette, millet makes a good salad grain, used much the same way you might use quinoa or couscous. Try it in tabbouleh anddelectable Greek Millet Salad with Tofu Feta. Rinse the millet using a colander. Place the millet, oil, salt, pepper and water in a pan and bring to a boil for a few minutes, then simmer for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Set aside for 5 – 10 minutes, then fluff up with a fork. Benefits of Buying Organic Puffed Millet You can enjoy millets as a breakfast porridge, side dish, salad add-in, or cookie or cake ingredient. What’s more, in a 6-week study in rats with diabetes, a diet containing 20% finger millet led to lower fasting blood sugar levels and a drop in triglyceride and cholesterol levels ( 24). May help lower cholesterol