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- E-ISSN Number: 2277-7695
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- CODEN Code: PIHNBQ
- ZDB-Number: 2663038-2
- IC Journal ID: 7725
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Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)
Nutritional and health benefits of Millets: A review
Author(s):
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia and Narola Anichari
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia and Narola Anichari
Abstract:
In present scenario so many lifestyle diseases like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, stroke, hypertension, asthma, osteoporosis etc. are prevalent today across all sections of society and Millets which are climate resilient, hardy and dry land crops also termed as Nutri cereals can contribute substantially for food and nutritional security. Millets are still main food for millions of poor population in Africa and Asia.
In present scenario so many lifestyle diseases like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, stroke, hypertension, asthma, osteoporosis etc. are prevalent today across all sections of society and Millets which are climate resilient, hardy and dry land crops also termed as Nutri cereals can contribute substantially for food and nutritional security. Millets are still main food for millions of poor population in Africa and Asia.
Millets are considered to be healthier than other cereals and serve as good source of protein, micronutrients and phyto - chemicals. The millets contain 7-12% protein, 2-5% fat, 65-75% carbohydrates and 15-20% dietary fibre. Millets are found to be very suitable for consumption for people living with diabetes, cancer, blood pressure, heart disease, Celiac diseases, osteoporosis etc. In this review significance of different types of millets and their health benefits has been discussed in detail.
Pages: 3360-3363 | 1032 Views 850 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia, Narola Anichari. Nutritional and health benefits of Millets: A review. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(6):3360-3363.
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- E-ISSN Number: 2277-7695
- P-ISSN Number: 2349-8242
- CODEN Code: PIHNBQ
- ZDB-Number: 2663038-2
- IC Journal ID: 7725
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