वरीचे तांदूळ/भगरचे आरोग्यदायी फायदे/Barnyard millet health benefits (check discrip. for info.in Eng)

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In India, cereal grains are not consumed during fasts which make, barnyard millets a popular ingredient during the fasting days.

The barnyard millet is a wholesome grain over and above common cereal grains like rice, wheat, semolina and by no means should be restricted to just the fasting days. It holds benefits rendered by millet grains, is easily available across India, is highly economical and makes a tasteful food for all age groups. Varied food preparations can be made in a jiffy with the tiny wonder grain. Barnyard millet is nature's gift to the modern diet and sedentary activities that can lead to lifestyle disorders.

Top 5 Health Benefits of Barnyard Millet

1. Low in Calories

Barnyard millet is a good source of highly digestible protein and at the same time is least caloric dense compared to all other cereals. It is a grain which makes one feel light and energetic after consumption.

2. Rich in Fiber

It is an excellent source of dietary fiber with a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fractions. The grain encompasses the highest amount of fiber in comparison to other grains and millets with a serve providing 2.4 grams of fiber. The high fiber content helps in preventing constipation, excess gas, bloating and cramping.

3. Low Glycemic Index

The carbohydrate content of barnyard millet is low and slowly digestible, making the barnyard millet a low glycemic index food.

The carbohydrates in millet show a high degree of retrogradation of amylase, which facilitate the formation of higher amounts of resistant starch. Hence, it can be potentially recommended for patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. In today's scenario, this millet becomes one of the ideal foods for diabetics.


A study showed that supplementation of barnyard millets among diabetics for a period of one week can reduce blood sugar levels. The barnyard millet improved carbohydrate tolerance among the participants both diabetic and non-diabetic by significantly reducing fasting plasma glucose levels.


4. Gluten-Free Food

Like all millets, the barnyard millet is gluten-free. It is an appropriate food for patients who are intolerant to gluten those with celiac disease or looking to follow a gluten free lifestyle which eliminates wheat, barley, rye-based foods. The millet being easily available, quick to cook and good to taste proves to be an ideal wholesome alternative to rice, wheat and other less easily available millets.

5. Good Source of Iron

According to research on nutrient content on millets, some varieties of barnyard millet have shown to contain high amounts of iron 18.6 mg in 100g of raw millet which was the richest amongst all millets and cereal grains. Barnyard millet could be a good source of iron for vegetarians.

Various Ways to Use Barnyard Millet

The barnyard millet can be given as porridge or Kheer to babies between 6-8 months and as, cheela, dosa, idlis for babies above one year and toddlers. Packaged whole barnyard millet is also commonly available in grocery stores to be used to make porridges. As the flour is not easily available in the market, it can be made at home by grinding the millet coarsely or finely, depending on individual preference and recipe requirement. It can be added to chappati dough, idli or dosa batter.
Whole barnyard millets are commonly used to prepare upma, khichdi and pulav especially during the fasting days.

Disclaimer:All health content on this channel is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional.