Bajra is the most widely grown species of millet, grown in India and Africa since prehistoric times. Bajra is well adapted to production systems characterized by low rainfall, low soil fertility, and high temperature, and thus can be grown in areas where other cereal crops, such as wheat or maize, would not survive. Millets are good for coronary diseases. Millets…
Barnyard Millet(Samvat ke Chawal) These are tiny, white, round grains belonging to the millet family. It is an erect plant 60-130 cm tall. In India, cereal grains are not consumed during fasts. Millets are good for coronary diseases. Millets can manage the sugar level. Millets promote digestion. Helps in detoxification.
Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. That makes sense, aschia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.
Foxtail millet is an annual grass with slim, vertical, leafy stems which can reach a height of 120 – 200 cm (3.9 – 6.6 ft). The seedhead is a dense, hairy panicle 5-30 cm (2.0 – 11.8 in) long. The small seeds, around 2 mm (less than 1/8 in.) in diameter, are encased in a thin, papery hull which is easily…
Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, some of which are raised for grain and many of which are used as fodder plants either cultivated or as part of pasture. Sorghum is the fifth largest crop in the world after rice, maize, wheat and barley.
Kodo Millet, also known as Varagu rice or kodra in hindi, has been grown and consumed in the southern part of India for centuries. Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops/grains. Millets are good for coronary diseases. Millets can manage the sugar level. Millets promote digestion. Helps in detoxification.
Proso millet is a relatively low-demanding crop and diseases are not known; consequently, proso millet is often used in organic farming systems in Europe. While millet occupies the ground, because of its superficial root system, the soil can replenish its water content for the next crop. Millets are good for coronary diseases. Millets can manage the sugar level. Millets promote digestion.…
Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds. In other words, it is basically a seed, which is prepared and eaten similarly to a grain. Quinoa was an important crop for the Inca Empire. They referred to it as the “mother of all grains” and believed it to be sacred. Benefits: Very nutritious. Contains the plant compounds quercetin and…
Ragi millet resembles with Mustard seed in appearance. Ragi is an excellent source of Calcium and fibre. Being low in Glycemic index, Ragi is also suitable for weight control and diabetics.