Foxtail Millet

Foxtail millet is a small seed with gentle yellow in colour. Like other millets it is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is a healthy balanced substitute for traditional rice. Rich in Vitamin B12, these gluten free tiny seeds can offer you a daily dose of ample protein, calcium, good fat, carbs and amazing dietary fibre content.

Health Benefits of Foxtail Millet - 

• Foxtail millets are rich in iron and calcium, both are crucial for muscle and bone wellness.
• Rice intake is severely inhibited in diabetics due to its high carb content. Foxtail millet is a wonderful rice replacement since it maintains you fuller longer.
• Foxtail millet increase your immune system. It is, a rich source of vitamins, mineral deposits, and other nutrients, tends to increase endurance, retains you better, and develops protection to battle off viral diseases.
• Encourages cardiac health and nerve function.
• Useful in weight loss as an amino acid present in Foxtail millet in ample amounts is crucial for preventing hunger pangs
• It is an amazing choice of food for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
Usage of Foxtail millet:

• Foxtail millet is a flexible cereal that could be included in our breakfast, lunch, and supper meals. You can use it to render upma for breakfast, paratha, khichdi, biriyani for a meal, and roti for dinner. You can integrate foxtail millet 2 or 3 times a week. Dipping foxtail millet for 6-8 hours is essential since it starts to break down the phytate and assists the digestive process.

Foxtail Millet Nutritional Value: (for 100g of millet)

(Sourse-CAR - Indian Institute of Millets Research)