Kodo Millet

NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF KODO MILLET

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF KODO MILLET

• Diabetes
  Only after China, India has the second-highest prevalence of diabetes, affecting almost 77 million people in the country. The key to managing type 2 diabetes is combining dietary intervention with lifestyle adjustments. Millets have a high fiber content, which helps to block the release of carbohydrates into the bloodstream and keep postprandial glucose levels low. As a low-glycemic diet, millets are particularly beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes because the B vitamins in them promote improved utilization of carbohydrates.
• Heart-related Conditions
  The Registrar General of India and the Indian Council of Medical Research claim that about 60% of the world’s heart transplants originate in India.
  burden of disease. Magnesium, which is found in large amounts in millets, is believed to lessen the consequences of heart attacks. Millets’ antioxidant properties are believed to help lower oxidative stress, and their fiber content helps raise good cholesterol (HDL) and decrease the buildup of bad cholesterol (LDL). Additionally, the fiber in millets helps to protect the heart by postponing the absorption of glucose, dietary fat, and cholesterol.
• Elevated blood pressure
  In India, hypertension affects 24% of men and 21% of women over the age of 15, per the National Family Health Survey-5. An increased risk of heart disease and stroke is associated with high blood pressure. Consumption of whole foods high in fiber is encouraged by the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Studies point to millet consumption’s potential benefits in managing hypertension. In addition to having a high dietary fiber content, millets also have specific antioxidants and micronutrients like calcium and magnesium that help to keep blood pressure levels within normal ranges. Also, they guarantee a healthy serum lipid profile.
• Gluten Intolerance
  Individuals suffering from gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease are known to be gluten intolerant. The gluten protein family, which includes gliadin in wheat, horedein in barley, secalin in rye, and avenin in oats, is responsible for the inflammation that occurs on the intestinal lining in gluten-intolerant individuals. Because they are inherently free of gluten, millets are a great alternative to cereal grains for people with celiac disease.