07/10/2019 / By Stephanie Diaz
Researchers from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in India published a review about the nutritional and health benefits of finger millet in the journal of Food Science and Human Wellness. They also took note of the different varieties of millet and its abundance in the world. Investigations were done about the potential health benefits of finger millet and its nutritional properties by looking at the results of the proximate analysis.
Based on the review, the researchers concluded that finger millet is a nutrient-rich cereal that has the capability of managing different disorders. It also helps maintain blood glucose homeostasis. Lastly, the seed coat of whole meal-based finger millet products also has health-enhancing benefits.
Read the full study at this link.
Journal Reference:
Chandra D, Chandra S, Pallavi, Sharma A. REVIEW OF FINGER MILLET (ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) GAERTN): A POWER HOUSE OF HEALTH BENEFITING NUTRIENTS. Food Science and Human Wellness. September 2016;5(3):149–155. DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2016.05.004
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