FOXTAIL MILLET

Foxtail is also known as Italian millet, and German millet. It is generally grown as a rainfed crop in India. It has an erect leafy stem that grow 60-75 cm tall and bend quite a bit at maturity due to heavy weight of earhead. Foxtail can be grown in tropics as well as temperate regions both under low and moderate rainfall. The crop can be grown even at an altitude of 2000 metres and 50-75 centimetre annual rainfall. Foxtail grows well on well-drained loamy soils. They will not tolerate water-logged soils or extreme drought.

Healthy heart

Vitamin B1 is necessary for a regular functioning of your heart. It safeguards the functioning of cardiac. And guess what, foxtail millets got loads of these vitamins.

Alzheimer’s disease

Known to be the leading diseases among the old, it makes remembering difficult and causes difficulty to do normal daily functions. However millets helps one to get a good mental control and mental perspective.

Iron

Iron assists in brain development. It supplies oxygen to the brain, as it uses about 20% of blood oxygen. And since Foxtail millet is a good source of Iron and Calcium, it helps in the protection of bones and muscles and we know how much important that iron is for our blood.

Blood cholesterol

Foxtail millet contains amino acids (Lecithin and Methionine) which lessens the cholesterol level by driving out the excess fat from the Liver. Foxtail Millet also contains amino acid which hinders the formation of fat in the liver. The problem of getting two tier and having less is a problem that all middle aged people face. However regular intake of millets will surely reduce the cholesterol level making you to be less lethargic.

Digestive

Millet is a good fiber source and it helps in curing constipation in kids and adults. Also Foxtail Millet is a gluten-free grain hence it is a very good option for celiac patients and gluten intolerant people.

Immunity booster

Foxtail millet is a good source for many vitamins and minerals and so it helps us building strong immunity. Good immunity helps us to fight against many diseases spread by microorganisms. So now whenever your mother tell you to eat your millets is obviously this reason she wants to. This why it makes the millets good for kids and elderly alike.