Millet is a traditional food, which is not only delicious, but also rich in nutrition. It is an indispensable food on many family tables. The nutritional value and efficacy of millet are introduced below.
Protein: Millet is a kind of grain with high protein content, in which the content of protein can reach about 9%, which is very helpful for the growth and development of the body and the repair of cells.
Carbohydrate: Millet is also a plant food with high carbohydrate content. Every 100g millet contains about 75g of carbohydrates, which can provide enough heat and energy after being digested and absorbed by human body, and is suitable for heavy physical work or athletes.
Vitamin B family: Millet is rich in vitamin B 1, B2, B6, pantothenic acid and other vitamin B family components, which is helpful to cell energy metabolism, promote the normal operation of nervous system and improve human immunity.
Minerals: The functions of trace elements such as magnesium, potassium, copper and iron contained in millet in human body involve various organs, such as maintaining blood circulation and immune function.
Cellulose: The content of cellulose in millet is high, which plays an important role in human digestive system, promoting intestinal peristalsis, cleaning up intestinal toxins and improving immunity.
The efficacy of millet:
Hypolipidemic: Millet is rich in plant protein and saturated fatty acid, which can reduce cholesterol. Long-term consumption has a certain effect on lowering blood lipid level.
Gastrointestinal health: cellulose can increase the beneficial flora in the intestine, balance the intestinal microecology and reduce the growth of pathogenic bacteria, thus protecting the intestinal health.
Relieve constipation: the fiber in millet is soft and firm, which can help defecate while improving the environment of large intestine, and can effectively relieve constipation.
Promote sleep: Riboflavin, nicotinic acid and magnesium in millet can reduce the feeling of tension and anxiety in the body, relieve emotions, help the body relax and improve the quality of sleep.
Tan Tianmeng, the Advocate of Natural Cereal Food
The above content is provided by Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.