Health, Fitness and Nutrition
Health, Fitness and Nutrition
History and facts of Millets
Ya it's very true that Millets are one of the God's finest creations. People in the olden days were aware of the nutritional value of millets and their power to enhance immunity This was the secret behind them leading a disease free and long life.
I am feeling proud to know that millets have been mentioned in some of the oldest yajurveda texts identifying foxtail millet ( Priyan gava ) , Barnyard millet ( Aanava) and Black finger (Shyamala ).
Millets is the generic name given to more than 6,000 species of wild annual grains found throughout the world.
It is nice to know Millet festivals are celebrated across India . In the tribal areas of Vishakapatnam, a community festival during month of June - July . In Northern Andhra Pradesh , tradition of making ragi recipes are still continued on the occasion of Nagula Chavithi . In Madhya Pradesh, ragi is mixed with turmeric and applied on the bodies of the bride and groom during wedding ceremonies to ward off evil spirits
I have included millets ...the power grains in my diet . In Karnataka Ragi(finger millet) is miracle grain ...I prepare Ragi Mudde , Ragi dosa ,Ragi Halwa. In this international year of millet, let us all include our traditional and nutritional millet in our diet
So ..please let me know What is the major millet grown in your region? How have you included in your diet ?
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R.Kalaivani Aug 18, 2023
Hi Smitha
An informative article .
Thank you.
There is popular prasad for Lord murugan named thenum thinai mavvum. (Honey with thinai)
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1Smitha.R P Aug 18, 2023
@R.Kalaivani
Thank you Kalai Just learned that Thinai is foxtail millet .Happy to know it is used in divine prasadam
Debojani Roy Aug 18, 2023
Millets have numerous health benefits. Thank you Smitha for sharing.
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1Smitha.R P Aug 18, 2023
@Debojani Roy
Thank you Debojani
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1Preeti Agrawal Aug 17, 2023
Interesting to know about the millets festivals, traditions and its vibrant usage!
Thank you Smitha😊🙏
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1Smitha.R P Aug 17, 2023
@Preeti Agrawal
Thank you Preeti
Roopa M Aug 17, 2023
Wow Smitha ! Thank you for sharing 👍🏻
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1Smitha.R P Aug 17, 2023
@Roopa M
Thanks Roopa for the appreciation.
Roopa please say me ...Are you using millets in your .What dishes you prepare using millets ?
Megha Nirwan Aug 17, 2023
Yes, It is true Millet is a good source of protein, fiber, key vitamins, and minerals. Thanku you for sharing
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1Smitha.R P Aug 17, 2023
@Megha Nirwan
Thank you Meghana .What is the major millet grown in your state .?please do share
Team ParentCircle Aug 17, 2023
Thank you for sharing such detailed information about millets and their benefits. I'm sure everyone will start including millet in their meals.
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