Puffed Millet
Ingredient details
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Millet is a small whole grain that provides fiber and magnesium. Its mild flavor suits fruit and nuts, and puffing creates a delicate crunch.
Key benefits
- Contributes dietary fiber
- Provides magnesium for energy metabolism
Why it matters
Three large population studies linked regular whole-grain intake with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. They followed people's diets over many years, showing an association with long-term eating habits.
Citations
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (2024) FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture. View study: FoodData Central
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (current) Magnesium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. National Institutes of Health. View study: Magnesium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
- Anitha S, et al. (2021) A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Potential of Millets for Managing and Reducing the Risk of Developing Diabetes Mellitus. Frontiers in Nutrition 8:687428. View study: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Potential of Millets for Managing and Reducing the Risk of Developing Diabetes Mellitus
- Naik NS, Nadiger N, Mukhopadhyay A (2026) Effects of millet consumption on metabolic homeostasis in adults. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome 20(1):103359. View study: Effects of millet consumption on metabolic homeostasis in adults
- Health Canada (2019) Whole Grains – Get the Facts. Government of Canada. View study: Whole Grains – Get the Facts
- Hu Y, et al. (2020) Intake of whole grain foods and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three prospective cohort studies. BMJ 370:m2206. View study: Intake of whole grain foods and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three prospective cohort studies