Nutrients offered by Millets
Magnesium: Magnesium in millet can help reduce the effects of migraines and heart attacks.
Calcium: it helps strengthen the bones and muscles for better performance
Fiber: Fiber from whole grains has been shown to protect against breast cancer.
Niacin (vitamin B3) in millet can help lower cholesterol.
Phosphorus in millet helps with fat metabolism, body tissue repair and creating energy (phosphorus is an essential component of adenosine triphosphate or ATP, a precursor to energy in your body).
Millet can help lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Whole grains have been shown to protect against childhood asthma.
Source: AgroNigeria