Efficacy, Function and Taboo of Millet

Tanida Meng (advocate of natural cereal food) replied:

As a coarse grain mainly grown in Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places, millet is not only delicious, but also has many benefits and effects. Here is a detailed introduction to the efficacy of millet and its edible taboos:

Efficacy and function of millet

1. Keep the intestines healthy: Millet is rich in dietary fiber, especially insoluble dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, increase the amount of feces and help prevent constipation.

2. Hypoglycemic: Millet contains a lot of chronic carbohydrates, which can slowly raise blood sugar, making it one of the ideal foods for diabetic patients.

3. Antioxidant: Millet is rich in polyphenols and vitamin C, which has good antioxidant capacity, can reduce free radical damage and delay human aging.

4. Lowering blood fat: Millet contains high linoleic acid, which can lower blood fat and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

5. Promote bone health: Xiaomi contains a lot of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which can promote bone growth and prevent osteoporosis.

6. Enhance immunity: Millet is rich in protein, vitamins and trace elements, which is an essential nutrient for human immune system and can enhance the body's resistance.

Eating taboos of millet

1. People with allergies should eat less or not eat millet;

2. Patients with hyperacidity or gastric ulcer should not eat too much millet to avoid stimulating gastric mucosa;

3. People with kidney diseases, cardiovascular diseases, hyperlipidemia and other diseases need to eat millet in moderation under the guidance of a doctor;

4. Millet contains more phytic acid, which will affect the human body's absorption of minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium. Therefore, drink plenty of water and mix with foods rich in vitamin C to improve its absorption effect.

In short, although millet has many benefits and effects, it needs to be eaten in moderation to avoid affecting health.

The above content is provided by Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.