Green Yellow Millet

Green Millet also known as bajra or Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum); today is an enormously important staple cereal for both sub-Saharan Africa and parts of India; and an important forage crop in the Americas. Bajra is one of the most widely grown varieties of millet. It is grown in bulk in Africa and India. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat are the largest Bajra producing states in India.

Pearl Millets, Earlier Known As ‘Bird Food’, Come In Several Delicious Flavours. Apart From Offering Excellent Taste, These Millets Contain Essential Mineral And Nutrients, Which Provide The Body With A Variety Of Advantages. Millet Is One Of The Oldest Foods Known To Humans And Possibly The First Cereal Grain To Be Used For Domestic Purposes. Today Millet Ranks As The Sixth Most Important Grain In The World.

Health Advantages:

• Due To Essential Nutrients Such As Methionine (An Amino Acid), B Complex Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamin, And Riboflavin), Folic Acid, Lecithin, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese And Zinc, Millets Are Very Effective In Several Roles. Niacin Reduces Cholesterol While Magnesium Is Essential For Maintaining Good Heart Health, As It Lowers Blood Pressure And Reduces The Risk Of Heart Attacks.
• It Is A Better Source Of Iron Than Other Grains. This Ensures A Good Count Of Hemoglobin, Avoiding Symptoms Of Anemia Etc.
• Regular Intake Of Millets Provides Protection Against Breast Cancer In Pre-Menopausal Women.
• It Is A Moderate Source Of Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Which Helps Improve Blood Circulation And General Health Of The Nervous System.
• It Is A Good Source Of Magnesium, Millets Act As A Cofactor In A Number Of Enzymatic Reactions. Consumption Of Pearl Millets Helps In Minimizing The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes.