Foxtail millet, which for over thousands of years remained a part of regular diet of ancient people faded into the background in the last century. While recent years witnessed resurfacing of millets, it was after the pandemic that a good percentage of people became millet-friendly. And who can resist after learning about foxtail millet benefits?
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Nutrition in Foxtail Millets
Foxtail millets is a good source of carbohydrates, calcium, protein, fiber, phosphorus and iron. 100 grams of foxtail millet contains 351 grams of energy.
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Foxtail Millet Benefits
Some of the benefits of foxtail millet include:
- Relieves constipation
- Boosts immune function
- It stimulates nervous system.
- It energizes the whole body.
- It is an effective yoga pose for heart health.
- Helps to maintain healthy blood pressure levels
- Reduces excess fat
- Helps to reduce excess weight
- Controls blood glucose levels
- Improves bone strength
- Stimulates brain function. Helps to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's.
- By stimulating collagen production it postpones appearance of wrinkles thereby promoting youthful appearance.