Millets in Tamil

Millets in Tamil also called as Siru Thaniyangal சிறுதானியம். Millets for weight loss in Tamil and nutritional value of millets.

Millets are small grassed seeds used for domestic usage among the humans. These crops grow in hardy and dry zones as rain-fed crops in low rainfall areas.  Millets are one of the oldest cereal grain known to human and used as staple foods. Still, millet varieties are staple food among people in Africa, India and other parts of World.

சிறுதானியம் (Millet) என்பது வரகு, சாமை, தினை, குதிரைவாலி, கம்பு, கேழ்வரகு, சோளம் ஆகிய உருவில் சிறியதாக உள்ள தானிய வகைகளைக் குறிக்கும்

Millet Name in EnglishTamil
Finger MilletKezhavaragu
Kodo MilletVaragu
Foxtail MilletThinai
Little MilletSamai
Barnyard MilletKuthiravali
Pearl Millet Kambu
SorghumCholam
Browntop Millet  –
Proso MilletPanivaragu
Millets in Tamil

Millets are very unique for its shorter growing season and ready for harvest in 65 days. These crops are very popular in dry areas that receive very less annual rainfall and mainly depend on rainfall for irrigation. When stored properly, whole millets can be store for longer duration. Millets are loaded with several nutritional values compared to other cereals such as rice and wheat. It is highly tolerant to extreme whether condition and mostly cultivated during dry season.

Millets for Weight Loss in Tamil:

Millets are a highly nutritious food that loaded with various nutritional values and free from glutinous and not acid-forming. Hence, it offers various health benefits and easy-to-digest grains. They are considered the least allergic and most easily digestible grain that helps you to maintain good health. Compared to rice and wheat, millets release lesser among of glucose to the human body over a longer period of time. It reduces the risk of diabetics and other related health issues. Millets loaded with various nutrition and vitamins like iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium.

Environmental Benefits:

Unlike rice and heat that require more investment in terms of soil fertility, water, and fertilizers, millets grow in drought areas that irrigated by rainfall. Also, millet-based crops do not require any maintenance and fertilizers. By consuming the millets in larger quality, you can encourage small farmers to cultivate millets in dry areas that improve financial stability.

Health Benefits of Millets:

Here are some health benefits of consuming millets on regular basis

  • Millets are rick in Protein, fiber, calcium, Iron & Minerals especially Magnesium, copper & phosphorous.
  • Being loaded with more dietary fiber levels, it helps in reducing the blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure
  • It helps in tissue development and repair body cells
  • Millets helps in reducing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Highly insoluble fibre content helps in preventing Gallstones formation
  • Pre-menopausal women eating millets have a reduced breast cancer risk

How to Buy Millets:

Millets are available in its hulled and whole grain form. Nowadays, you can get millet varieties in powered packets and other forms. Just like other food, you can get millets in bulk section and store it for longer duration. When purchasing in bulk quantity, make sure to store in moist free environment. It is recommended to store in cool, dry and dark place to store for longer duration. Millets are not allergic food and it does not contain any amount of purines and oxalates.

சிறு தானியங்களை நம் அன்றாட உணவில் சேர்த்துக்கொள்வது பற்றி இன்று பரவலாக பேசப்பட்டு வந்தாலும், பலருக்கு இப்போதும்கூட சிறுதானியங்கள் குறித்த முழுமையான விவரங்களும், அவை தரும் ஆரோக்கிய நன்மைகளும் தெரியவில்லை! சிறு தானியங்கள் குறித்த ஓர் முழுமையான பதிவாக மருத்துவரின் இந்த பதிவு அமைகிறது!

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