Why We Should Eat Millets?

Millets are tiny grains that date back to the ancient East Asian Regions. It has been a staple food for many civilizations for over centuries. Some hold the opinion that Millets have their origin in North Africa and consumed since prehistoric times.  Millets are essentially seeds and generally referred to as grains because of its grain like consistency. They are referred to as `Siruthaniyam` meaning rich grains which can supersede the nutritional value of that of rice and wheat. The different kinds of millets are Ragi (Finger millet), Arke (Kodo