: Science Says This Millet Protects Your Heart: 3 Easy Recipes To Try Inside #IndiaNEWS #Food Foxtail millet, the second-most widely planted millet, is a rich source of nutrients. The crop grows predominantly

Science Says This Millet Protects Your Heart: 3 Easy Recipes To Try Inside #IndiaNEWS #Food
Foxtail millet, the second-most widely planted millet, is a rich source of nutrients. The crop grows predominantly in tropical or temperate weather conditions and is mainly found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
This variety of millet is an excellent alternative to rice. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that a protein in the bran of foxtail millet can control heart-related problems to some extent.
The main cause of heart disease is narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup, or atherosclerosis. Foxtail millet bran peroxidase (FMBP), found in this crop, can bring down this growth. The millet also contains ample amounts of iron and calcium, which stabilises the blood sugar level, as well as strengthens the immune system. Regular intake of this millet can even help in weight loss, due to the presence of dietary fibre.
Dr P V Lakshmi, chief dietitian at Gleneagles Global Health City, told The New Indian Express, “Four months ago, a patient with extremely high blood sugar visited us. She was suggested foxtail millet in her diet and exercise. After a month, her blood sugar reduced drastically. It was a wonderful change. Her cholesterol level also improved due to the fibre content in the millet. ???
She added that consumption of 100 g of foxtail millet satisfies 25 per cent of one’s daily requirement of magnesium. This can prevent a few types of cancer, regulate asthma attacks, and relieve hypertension.
Foxtail millet is gluten-free and can be consumed by anyone. It can also increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to be brittle.
Are you convinced of the prowess of this millet yet? If so, here are some everyday recipes that use foxtail millet, which you can cook up with ease.
Foxtail millet dosa
Ingredients:
Foxtail millet 200 g
Urad dal 80 g
Fenugreek seeds 1. 5 teaspoon
Salt for taste
Oil as required
Preparation:
Wash the millet, dal and fenugreek seeds in cold water. Soak them in separate bowls for six hours, or overnight. Then, blend them into a smooth batter by adding the necessary amount of water. Add salt to taste. Let the batter ferment for another six hours. Then, take a dosa pan, grease it with oil, pour the batter, and spread it using a ladle into a round shape. Cook well and have it fresh with sambar or coconut chutney.
Foxtail millet upma
Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon
White Urad Dal 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves 2 sprig, finely chopped
Green Chilli 1
Dry Red Chilli 1
Onion 1/2 cup, finely chopped
Ginger 1 inch, finely chopped
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Carrot 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Green beans 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Foxtail Millet 1 cup
Lemon 1
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves 2 tablespoons
Ghee 1 tablespoon
Preparation:
In a pressure cooker, add mustard seeds and urad dal to hot oil.