Millet: History of millet, types, health benefits, schemes for millet production

Abstract

Millets are one of the oldest food known to Humans and possibly the first cereal grain to be used for domestic purpose. Millets have been main staples of the people of semi arid tropics of Asia and Africa for centuries where other crops do not grow well. Since ancient times, millet has been widely consumed in Asia and India as well. The tiny “grains” is gluteen - free and packed with vitamins and mineral. Millets grains is highly nutritious with good quality protein, rich in minerals, dietary fiber, phytochemical and vitamins. Millets are found to be helpful with the reduction of weight, BMI and high blood pressure.