Cereals should be included in the diet of anyone who wants to lose weight and improve their health.
But most often on the table appear dishes from those products that are easy to prepare. And if we talk about cereals, then this is buckwheat or oatmeal.
But, as research shows, the most beneficial cereal for health is millet.
The conclusions were made by employees of the International Crops Institute and the University of Reading.
Benefits of millet
Millet porridge helps normalize glucose levels, making it useful for patients with diabetes.
The high content of protein and fiber, as well as other microelements, makes the cereal indispensable for fans of healthy eating.
For example, one cup of cereal contains 6 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber.
In addition: B vitamins, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus.
Millet is also good for the heart, nervous system and intestines.
Millet improves blood composition and has almost no contraindications, even in the presence of allergies.
When to eat millet
The best time to eat porridge is morning and evening.
In the morning you can get a boost of energy and vivacity if you prepare milk millet porridge.
In the evening, it is recommended to prepare a more dietary and less caloric dish - millet in water.
Contraindications
In case of thyroid and gastrointestinal diseases, it is recommended to limit the consumption of millet.
Pregnant women should also exclude cereals from their diet.
