Millet is a food with high nutritional value, that doesn’t enjoy the popularity that wheat or rye does, because its properties and multiple culinary uses are simply unknown in several areas. Â Millet can be used in a wide variety of meals, and can even be eaten by celiacs (people who are gluten intolerant), since this food has the huge advantage of not containing gluten. Â It can be included in celiac diets without any problem.
Nutritional value of Millet
Millet:
- Â Stands out in its mineral contents, like iron (more than wheat), calcium, phosphorous, silicon, and magnesium.
- Contains a large amount of essential amino acids.
- It’s an extremely energetic pseudo-cereal.
- Can substitute pasta or rice in your diet.
- Similar protein content to wheat.
- Vitamins: contains considerable amounts of B group vitamins and vitamin A.
- Due to its low vitamin B3 content it has gained unjust fame in diets.  This is problematic, however, because no diet should be based solely on one food.  Millet is a perfect complement to balanced diets.
- It has triple the vitamin B1, B2, and B9 content as other grains.
Recommended healthy consumption
- Ideal for those who undergo extreme physical exertion, such as high performance athletes, or people who are highly physically active in their daily lives.
- Very recommendable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, due to its high iron content.
- Recommended to regenerate and maintain a healthy nervous system.
- Millet consumption helps those that suffer from stress of weakness.
- Perfect for vegetarian, vegan, or Celiac diets.
- Very nutritious in diets for children or the elderly.
- Helps fight anemia and muscle cramps.
- It is an excellent remedy to strengthen the skin, hair, nails, and teeth.
Cooking with millet
- Has a smooth, buttery taste, which is good in cakes, soups, stews, etc.
- Very easy to use; used just like any other whole grain. Â If you are going to cook with it, try to soak it beforehand so it softens up.
- Millet goes well with intensely flavored ingredients, like tamari, turmeric, seaweeds, etc.
- Since this grain provides a lot of energy, it is highly recommendable to include it in your breakfast, with muesli, or a fruit smoothie.
- It is especially good in winter, since it contains so many calories. Â It can then also be used in soups, creams, and stews.
- In spring and summer, it can be used with fresh salads.
- You should also know, there are 3 types of millet: white, black, and golden. Â The latter tastes best.
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