Barnyard Millet

Millets is one of the most ancient forms of food and was famously consumed by all our ancestors. It is known to be very healthy, nutritious and tasty. In earlier days, one bowl of millet daliya used to be entire lunch. Due to heavy dietary fibers, it is a wholesome lunch and is a very good source of energy. Barnyard Millets are known for –

1. Highly nutritious and wholesome, is a good supply of protein and is extremely digestible.
2. These millets have good amount of dietary fiber, thus making it light and healthy at the same time.
3. Being rich in iron and low in calories, these millets help in maintaining cholesterol levels and strengthen bones too.
4. These Millets have been known to show improved carbohydrate tolerance among individuals. The high dietary fiber and low carbohydrate content of barnyard millet makes it a low glycaemia index food and helps in keeping blood sugar levels in check.
5. Barnyard millets are also know as Sanwa or Sawa millets in other languages.