Benefits of Little (Samai) Millet:
1. Rich in Potent Antioxidants
A recent research published in the proceedings of the Nutrition Society (2017) mentions that the millet grains are healthy and richer in polyphenol and antioxidant content compared to the millet flour and flakes.
Little Millet is also rich in tannins, flavonoids which helps against diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cataract, cancer, inflammation, Gastrointestinal problems and delay ageing too
2. Help treat Diabetes
Little millet is known to be a low glycemic index food and also high in dietary fibre.
It takes longer time for glucose to enter the bloodstream and hence blood sugar levels remainstable. This effect proves beneficial for diabetics who have to control rapid rise and decline of blood glucose.
3. Helps lower cholesterol
Little millet is rich in Magnesium which helps improve heart health. It is also rich in Niacin which helps lower cholesterol.
4. Weight loss
Little millet contains phosphorus which is great for weight loss, tissue repair and energy production after strenuous workout.
It also helps detoxify the body.
Due to high water-soluble fibre content, they provide satiety, prolonged gastric emptying and weight loss.
Hence, little millet is recommended for people with lifestyle disorders like obesity, diabetes and other cardiovascular conditions.
5. Respiratory conditions
Little millet is known to treat respiratory condition like Asthma.
6. Gluten free
Samai is gluten free. It is an excellent alternative for those opting for gluten free diet or those with celiac disease/ gluten sensitive enteropathy.
Little millets thus, make a perfect addition to the diet of people who do yoga, workouts, cardio, etc. Moreover, its high nutritional value makes it a must-eat in a balanced diet.
