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Millets and Weight Loss: A Fact Check

Can millets cause weight loss? While a "millet diet" in the strictest sense (consisting solely of millet) may not be sustainable or recommended, incorporating millets into your diet can be beneficial for weight management. Here's a look at the scientific evidence supporting this: **1. High Fiber Content: ** Millets are rich in dietary fiber, which plays a crucial role in weight management. Fiber takes longer to digest, keeping you feeling full for longer and reducing overall calorie intake. Research shows that fiber also regulates appetite and prolongs satiety, preventing overeating and promoting weight loss. **2. Low Glycemic Index: ** Millets have a low glycemic index (GI), meaning they cause a gradual rise in blood sugar levels compared to high-GI foods. This helps maintain stable energy levels and prevents blood sugar spikes that can lead to cravings and overeating. **3. Protein Content: ** Millets are a good source of protein, which is essential for building and main...

Baking With Millet Flour Recipes [Glossary of Millets in Indian Languages]

 I have been experimenting with millets, and you are here wondering how to bake with millets. Or you might be wondering how to use millets in Indian diet? What millets are good for heart? Which millet aids in digestion? Are there millets side effects? Does millet cause constipation? Which millet is good for weight loss? How much millet to eat per day? Or you are looking for healthy millet recipes for weight loss? Can we eat millets daily? Well, I will be elaborate on the use of ancient grains. If you are yet to try out millets, then pick Little millet as your first choice. Go for ragi or finger millet if you are looking for a weight loss diet ingredient that actually works and plays a role in helping you lose weight. To add flavor to your meals, you may try out foxtail millet or kangu. This has become a hot favorite with me. Little millet - Sama/Samak (upwas ke chawal) Foxtail millet - Kangu, Kangni Finger millet - Ragi/Nachhini/Mandya Kodo millet - Varagu in hindi/ Arikeli Barnyar...