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Millets are emerging as a powerful dietary tool for weight management, validated by multiple clinical and observational studies. Their unique combination of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, and low glycaemic index creates a metabolic environment conducive to healthy weight control. A 2023 review in the International Journal of Environment and Climate Change confirmed that millets are beneficial for weight management and obesity control.
How millets support weight management:
High satiety: Protein (7–13 g/100 g) and dietary fiber (10–20 g/100 g) promote feelings of fullness, reducing overall caloric intake.
Slow glucose release: Low GI prevents blood sugar spikes and crashes that trigger hunger and overeating.
Prebiotic effect: Insoluble fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria, which produce satiety hormones (peptide YY, GLP-1) that regulate appetite.
Lipid metabolism: Dietary fiber in sorghum, proso, and barnyard millets reduces LDL cholesterol and triglycerides — key metabolic markers in obesity.
Appetite suppression: Sorghum (jowar), providing ~12 g fiber and ~22 g protein per serving, has been specifically identified as an appetite-suppressing cereal.
Balanced macronutrient profile: Unlike refined grains, millet provides protein alongside carbohydrates, limiting fat accumulation.
Finger millet for obesity: Its low-fat content and high fiber make it particularly suitable for weight-conscious individuals.
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