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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