HEALTHY JUNK - POSSIBLE!

Millets are unique among the cereals because of their richness in calcium, dietary fiber, polyphenols, and protein. Millets generally contain significant amounts of essential amino acids, particularly the Sulphur containing amino acids such as methionine, cystine. They are moderate in fat content when compared to maize, rice and sorghum. In the present work, millet based food products like noodles, cookies and malt were prepared and complete physio-chemical analysis and storage studies were conducted. The significant increase of protein and fiber was observed in the products, which are useful for health and useful in avoiding certain diseases like celiac diseases often irritated by the gluten content of wheat and other more common cereal grains. Millets are useful for people, who are suffering from atheroselosis, diabetes, and heart

disease. Millets improve glycemic responses and regulate plasma levels.