Millet: Why gluten-free grain is so healthy

Millet can be used in many ways and is very healthy. Millet is ideal for people suffering from gluten intolerance. We explain everything you need to know about healthy millet in this article.

That is why millet is so healthy

One of the reasons why millet is so healthy is that, after oats, it is the cereal that contains the most vitamins and minerals.

• Millet contains a lot of magnesium and iron. Millet has around 123 milligrams of magnesium per 100 grams. Magnesium is very important for nerves and muscles.
• There are about 7 grams of iron in 100 grams of millet. This covers the daily iron requirement with at least 45 percent.
• Vegans are happy about millet because it contains around 12 grams of vegetable protein in a 120 gram serving. However, you should not only feed on this vegetable protein, as it still leads to a protein deficiency in the long term.
• Vegetarians can improve millet protein by eating dairy products such as yogurt, milk, or cheese with millet.
• Millet also contains no gluten. That is why it is particularly good for people with gluten intolerance.
• There is also a lot of fiber in the millet. Therefore, people with a sensitive stomach can tolerate millet very well.
• The silica contained in millet supports strong hair growth, teeth and fingernails.
• Beta-carotene in millet also ensures healthy hair and nails.
• B vitamins ensure a healthy nervous system. Lecithin is good for the brain. Both are abundant in millet.
• Millet is also healthy for children because it contains the amino acid leucine. This supports healthy muscle growth.

Mitigate phytin in millet

Millet is very healthy, but it also contains phytin. This inhibits the absorption of magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc in the body. You can easily soften this fabric.

• Phytin needs the millet plant to germinate. The substance has no advantages for the human body.
• Soak the millet for about 1-2 hours, if possible also overnight. Then pour the water off with a sieve and wash the millet again with water. You will get rid of part of the phytin.
• Vitamin C also helps the body to better absorb the iron contained in millet despite phytin.
• You can, for example, eat a citrus fruit as a dessert or add red peppers or cabbage to the millet dish. Lemon juice in a glass of water can also help.