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🌾 Guide to Millets: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouses

 

🌾 Guide to Millets: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouses

Millets are ancient grains packed with nutrients, resilience, and health benefits. Here's a categorized look at Major, Minor, and Pseudo Millets, including their local names, scientific names, and unique qualities.

 


🌟 Major Millets

🏋️‍♂️ Pearl Millet

Local Names: Bajra (Hindi), Kambu (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Pennisetum glaucum
🔹 Rich in: Iron, protein, fiber
🔹 Excellent for boosting energy and stamina

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🦴 Finger Millet

Local Names: Ragi (Hindi/Tamil), Nachni (Marathi)
 Scientific Name: Eleusine coracana
🔹 High in: Calcium, amino acids
🔹 Great for bone health and children's nutrition

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🍃 Sorghum

Local Names: Jowar (Hindi), Cholam (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Sorghum bicolor
🔹 Features: Gluten-free, antioxidant-rich
🔹 Supports heart health and digestion

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🌱 Minor Millets

🧘 Foxtail Millet

Local Names: Kangni (Hindi), Thinai (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Setaria italica
🔹 Good for: Blood sugar control
🔹 A smart choice for diabetics

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💪 Proso Millet

Local Names: Chena (Hindi), Panivaragu (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Panicum miliaceum
🔹 High in: Protein
🔹 Ideal for muscle building and growth

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🍚 Barnyard Millet

Local Names: Sanwa (Hindi), Kuthiraivali (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Echinochloa frumentacea
🔹 Low Glycemic Index
🔹 Gentle on the stomach, diabetic-friendly

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🔋 Little Millet

Local Names: Kutki (Hindi), Saamai (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Panicum sumatrense
🔹 Rich in: B-vitamins, minerals
🔹 Supports metabolic and brain health

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🚽 Kodo Millet

Local Names: Kodon (Hindi), Varagu (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Paspalum scrobiculatum
🔹 High in: Fiber
🔹 Promotes healthy digestion and detoxification

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🌾 Browntop Millet

Local Names: Korale (Kannada), Andu Korralu (Telugu)
 Scientific Name: Brachiaria ramosa
🔹 Features: Drought-resistant, nutrient-dense
🔹 Sustainable and highly nourishing

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🍽️ Pseudo Millets

(Not true millets, but similar in nutritional value and use)

🙏 Buckwheat

Local Name: Kuttu (Hindi)
 Scientific Name: Fagopyrum esculentum
🔹 Gluten-free, often used during fasting
🔹 Good for cardiovascular health

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🌿 Amaranth

Local Names: Rajgira (Hindi), Thandu Keerai (Tamil)
 Scientific Name: Amaranthus spp.
🔹 High in: Protein, lysine
🔹 Great for vegetarians and immunity

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