Millets like foxtail, finger, and pearl millet, are rich source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and slow-digesting complex carb that helps in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism. Studies show that regular millet consumption can reduce postprandial blood glucose, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower total cholesterol levels. Their low glycemic index and high magnesium making them effective in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity-related disorders. Polyphenols present in mainly fox tail millet has shown improved glucose tolerance, reduced liver fat, and enhanced GLP-1 secretion (a gut hormone that boosts insulin release).
Regular millet consumption can reduce fasting glucose and HbA1c levels, making it a sustainable dietary strategy for metabolic health.
Can switching to millets really help control diabetes and cholesterol, or is it just another food trend?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40700003/
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