Are millets good for health? If yes, how should one eat them, and what should one avoid eating along with millets? Please state benefits of eating millets. Are steamed vegetables a good dinner option for diabetics? If yes, what vegetables should one focus on. Thanks.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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Millets are good for health and it can be eaten soaked, cooked or in any form you like . Millet is generally superior to wheat, corn, and rice in terms of protein content. It is also a good source of the minerals phosphorous and magnesium, as well as B vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and B6. Besides its protein and vitamin content, millet is a hypoallergenic (low-allergy), gluten-free grain. Measure millet and cooking liquid: You'll need 1 cup of raw millet and 2 cups of cooking liquid (water or broth). Toast millet: In a large, dry saucepan, toast the raw millet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until it turns a rich golden brown and the grains become fragrant. 

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