Abstract

Dr. Garima*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is an ancient science of life, that deals with different food and their nutritional values. Which is used by people in their diet and it provides nutrition, maintains health, and prevention from diseases. Millets are described in Ayurveda with their high nutritional value, they are small-seeded grass, used by different countries. Millets are useful for maintaining the body's dosha (Bioenergetic forces) i.e., Vata (Air elements in the body), Pitta (Fire elements in our body), and Kapha (water element of the body). They have many health benefits with their inherent qualities. Millets are highly tolerant to drought and other extreme weather conditions and it cultivates with minimum pesticides and fertilizers. Millets have antioxidant properties like phytates, polyphenols, tannins, anthocyanin, phytosterols, etc. Different studies conducted that shows millet is a better choice instead of other grain such as Rice, wheat etc. They found high amount of protein, vitamins, micronutrients, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants are present in millet. This is helpful to prevent from various disease such as constipation, Irritable bowel movement, skin problems, having wound healing properties, and diabetes etc.