Millets for type 2 Diabetes
Culinary exploration has unearthed a hidden treasure, long overlooked and underestimated. It resides in the humble grains of millets that await awakening taste buds, nurturing bodies, and sparking a culinary revolution.
Nutritional content
A cup of millets has about:
- 11 grams of protein
- 26 grams of fiber
- 6 milligrams of magnesium
- 108 milligrams of potassium
Based on its grain size and area under production it is categorized into 2 types, i.e. Major and Minor Millets. Under major millets, we have Sorghum, Pearl Millet and Finger Millet and under minor millets, we have Foxtail Millet, Little Millet, Barnyard Millet, Proso Millet, Kodo Millet, and Browntop Millet.
Millets for diabetes
Although anyone can reap the nutritional benefits of eating millets, it’s been shown to be especially beneficial for diabetes management, making it one of the better whole grains for managing blood sugar.
Millets are a good choice for diabetes due to its high fiber content. Fiber helps slow digestion. As a result, sugar enters the bloodstream slowly, lessening the risk of a blood sugar spike.
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