Millets and Sorghum

References

  • http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/whole-grains-101-orphan-pages-found/health-benefits-sorghum
  • http://www.scind.org/1/Health/wonderful-finger-millet!!-amazing-nutritional-value-to-keep-you-healthy%E2%80%A6.html
  • http://www.theresearchpedia.com/health/superfoods/health-benefits-of-pearl-millet
  • https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/pigeon-pea/
  • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/pigeon-peas.html
  • https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/cowpeas/
  • https://www.greenmungbeans.com/health-benefits/
  • http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=101
  • http://www.mayoclinic.com

Good for you

  • Highly nutritious
  • High in iron, zinc and folic acid; Pearl millet
  • 3 times the amount of calcium as milk; Finger millet
  • High in antioxidants
  • Low glycemic index important for fighting diabetes & heart disease; Millet
  • Important source of plant-based protein to address obesity, manage diabetes and coronary conditions; Chick Pea & Cow Pea

Good for the planet

  • Highly water efficient – they are smart crops that grow in drought prone areas.
  • Require fewer pesticides and fertilizers
    • Lower carbon footprint.
    • This is not only good for the environment
    • Food safety
    • Less financial investment risk for farmers.
  • Pulses are particularly good for improving soil fertility by fixing nitrogen and promoting soil microbes.
  • They help make a positive contribution in reducing release of greenhouse gases.

Good for the farmer

  • These climate smart crops are typically the last crop standing in times of drought.
  • Some pearl millets have been known to withstand up to 64˚Celcius.
  • Sorghum and Millets can be a good risk management strategy for farmers.
  • They have multiple untapped uses (fodder, biofuels, food products, brewing and more)
  • They have a large scope for further yield development.

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