5 Millets That Improve Digestion Naturally

February 14, 2020 • Gut-friendly • Fiber-rich • Indian superfoods

Millets are rich in fiber, easy to digest, and reduce bloating & acidity.

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* Light on stomach. * Improves metabolism * Controls acidity

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* Helps constipation * High dietary fiber * Good for IBS

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* Easy to digest * Low glycemic * Ideal for weak digestion

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* Detoxifies gut * Reduces stomach heaviness * Improves bowel movement

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* Rich in calcium & fiber * Keeps gut full longer * Reduces acidity

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* Soak before cooking * Eat once or twice daily * Combine with veggies

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* Lunch is ideal * Avoid heavy dinner portions

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5 Millets That Improve Digestion Naturally

Millets are rich in fiber, easy to digest, and reduce bloating & acidity.

Why Millets for Digestion?

* Light on stomach. * Improves metabolism * Controls acidity

Foxtail Millet (Navane)

* Helps constipation * High dietary fiber * Good for IBS

Little Millet (Saame)

* Easy to digest * Low glycemic * Ideal for weak digestion

Barnyard Millet (Oodalu)

* Detoxifies gut * Reduces stomach heaviness * Improves bowel movement

Kodo Millet (Harka)

* Rich in calcium & fiber * Keeps gut full longer * Reduces acidity

Finger Millet (Ragi)

* Soak before cooking * Eat once or twice daily * Combine with veggies

How to Eat Millets?

* Lunch is ideal * Avoid heavy dinner portions

Best Time to Eat

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