About this item

• Sportify Foxtail Whole Millet grain is nutritious and is protein rich & high in dietary fibre.
  
• Glycemic Index (GI) & Glycemic Load (GL): Foxtail Millet has lower GI & GL as compared to Wheat & regular White Rice.
• Heart-Friendly: Foxtail millet may ameliorate hypertension and alleviate related cardiovascular diseases. It possess hypolipidemic characteristics.
• Diabetic-Friendly: Foxtail millet may have a protective role in the management of hyperglycaemia.
• Antioxidant characteristics: Due to Foxtail Millet’s abundance polyphenols (effective natural antioxidants), it has many positive effects on the adjuvant treatment of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. These polyphenols can inhibit cell proliferation and DNA scission. Moreover, it may also regulate initiation and progression of carcinogenesis.

• Scientific Literature on Health Benefits of Foxtail Millet
• Hou, D., Chen, J., Ren, X., Wang, C., Diao, X., Hu, X., Zhang, Y. and Shen, Q., 2018. A whole foxtail millet diet reduces blood pressure in subjects with mild hypertension. Journal of cereal science, 84, pp.13-19.
• Yang, T., Ma, S., Liu, J., Sun, B. and Wang, X., 2022. Influences of four processing methods on main nutritional components of foxtail millet: A review. Grain & Oil Science and Technology.
• Jali, M.V., Kamatar, M.Y., Jali, S.M., Hiremath, M.B. and Naik, R.K., 2012. Efficacy of value added foxtail millet therapeutic food in the management of diabetes and dyslipidamea in type 2 diabetic patients. Recent Res Sci Technol, 4(7), pp.3-4.
• Sharma, N. and Niranjan, K., 2018. Foxtail millet: Properties, processing, health benefits, and uses. Food reviews international, 34(4), pp.329-363.
• Abedin, M.J., Abdullah, A.T.M., Satter, M.A. and Farzana, T., 2022. Physical, functional, nutritional and antioxidant properties of foxtail millet in Bangladesh. Heliyon, 8(10).
• Narayanan, J., Sanjeevi, V., Rohini, U., Trueman, P. and Viswanathan, V., 2016. Postprandial glycaemic response of foxtail millet dosa in comparison to a rice dosa in patients with type 2 diabetes. The Indian journal of medical research, 144(5), p.712.
• Zhu, Y., Chu, J., Lu, Z., Lv, F., Bie, X., Zhang, C. and Zhao, H., 2018. Physicochemical and functional properties of dietary fiber from foxtail millet (Setaria italic) bran. Journal of Cereal Science, 79, pp.456-461.
• Hutabarat, D.J.C. and Bowie, V.A., 2022, February. Bioactive compounds in foxtail millet (Setaria italica)-extraction, biochemical activity, and health functional: A Review. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 998, No. 1, p. 012060). IOP Publishing.

• Powerhouse of Nutrition:
• 200% more dietary fibre than white rice
• 600% more magnesium than white rice
• 300% more iron than white rice
• 20% more Protein than white rice
• 600% more Folate than white rice

• Gluten-Free Alternative: Millets are naturally gluten-free, making them an excellent choice for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. They provide a nutritious and versatile gluten-free grain option for those following a gluten-free diet. 
• Minimally processed: Only the hard outer husk is removed without losing the bran, so the goodness of the bran & nutrients stay intact. Unpolished Foxtail millet is also a good source of phosphorus which helps with metabolism and energy production.
• Usage:
• Sportify Foxtail Millet grains can be grinded into powders & can be easily added to your regular atta as well at 10-30% level to make roti/chapatti/poori/paratha.
  
• Foxtail Millet Rice Type Preparation: Soak 1 cup of Sportify Foxtail millet in 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes. Add 1tsp of edible cold-pressed oil like coconut oil. Now pressure cook the millets & water mixture in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles and switch off the stove. Leave the cooker for about 10 minutes and remove the lid. Do not mix the millet immediately. Otherwise the millets will become mushy.