What is foxtail millet | Foxtail millet details | Navane details | Kakum details | Korra details | Tenai details
By Latha on January 30th, 2018
A brief description on Foxtail millet or navane is given here. Foxtail millet is the second-most widely planted species of millet. It is widely cultivated in India, Africa and China. Foxtail millet is familiar by different names like Navane, Kakum, Korralu and Tenai.
Benefits of Foxtail millet:
Foxtail millets are rich in calories that provide energy and strength to the body to perform activities. It is considered as the perfect substitute for the healthy diet. The importance of foxtail millet was recognised as diabetic food. The millet is rich in dietary fibre (6.7 per cent), protein (11 per cent) and low in fat (four per cent). Unlike rice, foxtail millet releases glucose steadily without affecting the metabolism of the body. Foxtail millets give you required amount of vitamins and minerals. Moreover, foxtail millets being gluten free, means that you can build up a strong resistance against heart diseases, cancers and heart-related complications.Nutritional value of foxtail millet or navane:
100 grams of Foxtail millet contains 11.3g of protein, 4.3g of fat, 60.2g of carbohydrate, 351Kcal energy, 4g of mineral, 6.7g of fiber, 2.8 mg of iron, 11.2 mg of protein, 3.2 mg of niacin, 290mg phosporous and 31mg of calcium.Foxtal millet:
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Health benefits of foxtail milltes or navane:
- Foxtail millet helps in maintaining the blood sugar level
- It Lowers bad cholesterol level and helps in weight loss
- It is a good antioxidant
- It improves digestive system and cures digestive disorders
- The high amount of dietery fibre helps in relieving the constipation and is an ideal way to cure indigestion.
- Helps to protect against heart diseases
- Foxtail millet is enriched with vitamin B6 which regulates the healthy functioning of the nervous system
- It provides gluten free diet, which is inherently good for the body health
- Eliminates problems like constipation, excess gas, bloating and cramping
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