5 Types Of Millets To Include In Your Diet

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

Ragi (finger millet)

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Jowar (sorghum)

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This millet is rich in vitamin B complex and has phenolic acid in it. Apart from this, it also contains various antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.

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Bajra (pearl millet)

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Bajra contains calcium, protein, iron, fibre, magnesium, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and many other types of vitamins and minerals in abundance. It also helps control diabetes and improves heart health.

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Jau (barley)

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Chana (gram)

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