Popular Millets-Based Recipes: Nutritional and Therapeutic Perspectives
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https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v17i1S.7207Keywords:
Millets, Nutritional benefit, Traditional recipes, Ayurveda, Iron deficiency anemia, Diabetes, Obesity, Glycemic indexAbstract
This review article explores the nutritional and therapeutic potential of millet-based recipes, emphasizing their relevance in both traditional Ayurveda and modern dietary practices. Millets, small-seeded cereals including ragi, bajra, and little millet, are highlighted for their richness in fiber, minerals, and phytochemicals, making them suitable for managing iron deficiency anemia, diabetes, and obesity. The article presents detailed preparation methods for recipes such as Ragi Laddu, Bajra Laddu, Little Millet Daliya, and Finger Millet-Palm Jaggery Cookies, focusing on techniques like germination and roasting that enhance nutrient bioavailability and safety. Nutritional tables provided illustrate the carbohydrate, protein, mineral, and vitamin profiles of various grains, alongside their glycemic indices. The discussion underscores the value of millet integration into mainstream diets for combating malnutrition and non-communicable diseases, while advocating for further innovation in ready-to-cook millet products suited to contemporary lifestyles.
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