Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

  Millets are low-maintenance grains hosting beneficial nutrients. Millets figure prominently in geriatric nutrition for the glazing benefits it holds. Consuming a well-balanced meal is an essential fuel for the aging voyage. A plethora of nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamin E, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, and many more are carved in millets.   Leading Producer & Consumer of Millet: India Asia and Africa majorly contribute to about 98% of the global millet production. India is the leading producer of millets followed by Nigeria with eight varieties commonly cultivated- pearl millet, finger millet, sorghum, foxtail millet, kodo millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, and little millet. The distribution of millet cultivation as a major or a minor crop depends on the region’s habitat and weather. India being a diverse country displays its diversity in millets as well. With different types of millets avai