Diabetic Care
Consumed by humans from the past 10,000 years, millets are coarse whole grains that come in various varieties. hey are high in protein, healthy fat, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, phenolic compounds, and lignans.That is why they are a great inclusion in your diabetic diet.
Research suggests that Indians are more prone to diabetes and its complications due to the use of refined cereals in their diet. With consumption of refined cereals, most of the energy comes from carbohydrates, and fat. Also,
the use of fish and seafood as protein sources is very less in India when compared to WHO recommendations. In fact, as per WHO reports, we even lack in micronutrients that come from vegetables and fruit. Added to that,
consumption of dietary fiber is also minimum. These factors are associated with high presence of diabetes in India. On the other hand, millets are rich in dietary fiber and protein. That is why the sugar levels after two hours
of consumption of millets are significantly lesser when compared to refined cereals. Additionally, certain anti-nutritional factors present in millets delay and reduce starch digestion as well as absorption. This makes it ideal
for a diabetic diet.
Benefits of millets in a diabetic diet
1. Millets are Gluten free
2. Have anti acidic properties
3. Reduces high blood pressure
4. Promotes immunity
5. Improves function of liver, kidney, & respiratory system
6. Known to prevent heart diseases
7. Detoxifies the body
8. Prevents certain cancers
9. Reduces gastric disorders (especially side effects of using metformin)
10. Promotes gut bacteria
11. Prevents constipation
12. Vitamin B3 in millets reduce cholesterol, C – reactive protein, & triglycerides
13. Promotes serotonin and reduces mood disorders
14. Magnesium in millets reduces risk of heart attacks