• Barnyard millet is a good source of highly digestible protein and at the same time is least caloric dense compared to all other cereal
• It is an excellent source of dietary fiber with a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fractions
• It is an appropriate food for patients who are intolerant to gluten

Barnyard millet (Jhangora) is actually wild seed and not a grain and is a blessing for the health conscious in all forms. It tastes almost like broken rice when cooked and is a nutritional powerhouse with high levels of protein, calcium, iron, minerals and vitamin B complex. It is also low in carbohydrates and gluten-free, making it an excellent grain for those with gluten allergies, type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It can also be fed to babies just six months old!
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- It is low in calories.
- A good source of highly digestible protein.
- Low in carbohydrate content in Barnyard Millet is quite low. Hence it can be recommended for patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
- It contains a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fiber. The content of fiber in this millet is highest compared to other millets.
- It helps in preventing constipation, excess gas, bloating and cramping.
- Barnyard millet is also gluten-free and thus a great blessing for Autistic children.
- It is a great source of iron and folates.