Millet: Weight loss super grain packed with nutrients

What to substitute for potatoes? There are many ideas, but this one can be considered the best, especially when you are on a weight loss diet. This grain stimulates bowel movements and is a good source of protein and fiber. Can you guess which grain it is?

Millet is a product often recommended by dietitians. It can be said that it is becoming fashionable and popular again because you can prepare interesting dishes from it, and in addition, it is very healthy and helpful for weight loss.

What ingredients are worth focusing on when we want to lose pounds? Certainly, it's protein and fiber, which millet contains. Fiber helps maintain the proper functioning of the digestive system, supports digestion, and gives a feeling of fullness for longer. Protein, on the other hand, accelerates metabolism.

Millet is rich in B vitamins (including B1, B2, B6, and folic acid), which play a key role in the proper functioning of the nervous system. Additionally, it is a source of vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties, supporting the fight against free radicals.

Millet contains several valuable minerals. By eating millet, you provide yourself with magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and silicon. Silicon, which is rarely found in other grains, supports the health of skin, hair, and nails. Magnesium, on the other hand, is essential for properly functioning muscles and the heart.

The first step is to rinse the millet before cooking. This way, you will remove the bitterness it may have. Putting the millet in a sieve and rinse it several times under cold water is best.

Next, it's worth toasting the millet in a dry pan for a few minutes until it gets a slightly nutty aroma. This process enhances its flavor qualities. Then comes cooking - use two cups of water for one cup of millet. Cook the millet over low heat for about 15 minutes until it absorbs all the water. After cooking, set it aside for a few minutes to “rest” under a lid and become fluffier.