Ningxia Millet

Ningxia Millet

　　Millet, also known as foxtail millet or simply millet grain, is commonly referred to as "valley grain."

Millet is also called "yao mi." Millet porridge is highly nutritious and is often praised as a "substitute for ginseng soup." Since millet does not require refining, it retains many vitamins and minerals. The vitamin B1 content in millet can be several times that of rice; the mineral content in millet is also higher than that of rice.

Efficacy

Rich in vitamins B1 and B2, millet helps prevent indigestion and mouth sores.

Millet helps prevent nausea and vomiting.

It also nourishes yin and enriches blood. It can help regulate the weak and cold constitution of new mothers and aid in their recovery of strength.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that millet has a sweet and slightly salty taste, and offers benefits such as clearing heat and quenching thirst, invigorating the stomach and removing dampness, as well as soothing the stomach and promoting sleep.

Suitable Groups

It is a nourishing food suitable for the elderly, patients, and new mothers.

Recommended Intake

50 grams per meal.

Special Notes

It is best consumed mixed with soybeans or meat.

Millet porridge should not be too watery.

The protein nutritional value of millet is not better than that of rice, because the amino acid composition of millet protein is not ideal—its lysine content is too low while leucine is too high. Therefore, millet should not be the sole staple food after childbirth; it should be combined with other foods to avoid deficiencies in other nutrients.