{"id":5609,"date":"2024-05-15T12:23:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T09:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.webcozumleri.com\/?p=5609"},"modified":"2025-03-27T18:12:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:12:25","slug":"golden-millet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.webcozumleri.com\/en\/golden-millet\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Millet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millets are rich in nutrients and plant compounds. Therefore, they may offer multiple health benefits.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rich in Antioxidants<\/b><\/h2>\n

Millets are rich in phenolic compounds, especially ferulic acid and catechins. These molecules act as antioxidants to protect your body from harmful oxidative stress (<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>2<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>3<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>4<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>5<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Studies in mice link ferulic acid to rapid wound healing, skin protection, and\u00a0<\/span>anti-inflammatory properties<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>6<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>7<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Meanwhile, catechins bind to heavy metals in your bloodstream to prevent metal poisoning (<\/span>5<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>8<\/span><\/a>).\u00a0 <\/span>While all millet varieties\u00a0<\/span>contain antioxidants<\/span>, those with a darker color \u2014 such as finger, proso, and foxtail millet \u2014 have more than their white or yellow counterparts (<\/span>2<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

May Help Control Blood Sugar Levels<\/b><\/h2>\n

Millets are rich in fiber and non-starchy polysaccharides, two types of undigestible carbs that\u00a0<\/span>help control blood sugar levels<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>9<\/span><\/a>).\u00a0 <\/span>This cereal also has a low glycemic index (GI), meaning that it\u2019s unlikely to spike your blood sugar levels (<\/span>10<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>11<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Thus, millets are considered an ideal grain for people with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, a study in 105 people with type 2 diabetes determined that replacing a rice-based breakfast with a millet-based one lowered blood sugar levels after the meal (<\/span>11<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>A 12-week study in 64 people with prediabetes gave similar results. After eating 1\/3 cup (50 grams) of foxtail millet per day, they experienced a slight reduction in fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels, as well as a decrease in\u00a0<\/span>insulin resistance<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>12<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Insulin resistance is a marker for type 2 diabetes. It occurs when your body stops responding to the hormone insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar (<\/span>13<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>What\u2019s more, in a 6-week study in rats with diabetes, a diet containing 20% finger millet led to lower fasting blood sugar levels and a drop in triglyceride and cholesterol levels (<\/span>14<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

May Help Lower Cholesterol<\/b><\/h2>\n

Millets contain soluble fiber, which produces a viscous substance in your gut. In turn, this traps fats and helps reduce cholesterol levels (<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>One study in 24 rats found that those fed foxtail and proso millet had significantly\u00a0<\/span>reduced triglyceride levels<\/span>, compared with the control group (<\/span>15<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, millet protein may help lower cholesterol. <\/span>A study in mice with type 2 diabetes fed them a high fat diet with millet protein concentrate. This led to a decrease in triglyceride levels and significant increase in adiponectin and HDL (good) cholesterol levels, compared with the control group (<\/span>16<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Adiponectin is a hormone with an anti-inflammatory effect that supports\u00a0<\/span>heart health<\/span>\u00a0and stimulates fatty acid oxidation. Its levels are usually lower in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes (<\/span>17<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>18<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Fits A Gluten-free Diet<\/b><\/h2>\n

Millets are a\u00a0<\/span>gluten-free grain<\/span>, making them a viable choice for people with celiac disease or those following a gluten-free diet (<\/span>10<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>19<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Gluten is a protein that occurs naturally in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. People with\u00a0<\/span>celiac disease<\/span>\u00a0or non-celiac gluten sensitivity must avoid it because it triggers harmful digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea and nutrient malabsorption (<\/span>20<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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