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Millet vs. Quinoa: A Nutrient-Packed Showdown In recent years, the health-conscious world has been buzzing about the nutritional benefits of ancient grains. Two such grains that have captured the spotlight are millet and quinoa. These small but mighty seeds have gained popularity for their impressive nutrient profiles and versatility in the kitchen. In this blog...

Want to know everything that is going on in the world of millets? We got you covered! Below are links to essential/exciting articles, videos, and websites regarding millets and their development. We will keep updating this blog, so stay tuned! 1. Why 2023 is the year of millets – https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230208-why-2023-is-the-year-of-millets 2. “Business Matters | Why...

Millets are recognized as unpolished, semi-polished, or polished. So… what are the differences? Unpolished millets – After removing the husk, the outer layer of the millet which is rich in lignans (compounds responsible for preventing cell damage, cell death, and cancer) is fully intact. Therefore, unpolished millets are beneficial for medicinal purposes. However, unpolished millets have...

GET TO KNOW THE MILLETS YOURSELF! 1.   Try all the millets out: There are 9 types of millets (Browntop Millet, Barnyard Millet, Little Millet, Kodo Millet, Foxtail Millet, Finger Millet, Proso Millet, Pearl Millet, Sorghum) and each millet has its taste and texture. Depending on your taste and dish preferences, some millets may be...

Dr. Khadar Vali is an independent scientist, homeopathic doctor, and a farmer in India. He believes so passionately in the powers of millets as part of a healthy lifestyle that he has become known as “The Millet Man” in India.

You might already be eating positive or neutral millets without even knowing it! Check out the charts below to see the names of the 9 types of millets in different languages.

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the “International Year of Millets.” After being proposed by India, the idea was supported by over 70 nations in an effort to increase global awareness of the nutritional, economic, and ecological benefits of millets and to encourage governments to facilitate millet production and consumption. According to...

Are you an avid consumer of millets who has experienced benefits to your health and an overall sense of better well-being? Are you intrigued as to how millets can also benefit suffering farmers around the world and even the environment? Guess what? You can support us, S & V MILLETS, in our mission to bring...

We know we’ve given you a lot of information about millets, but there is always more to learn about these amazing grains! Check out our sources for an even more in-depth look at millets. Sources are listed according to the specific page they appear in.