What is the nutritional value of Xiaomi?

Recently, Xiao Bian likes millet porridge very much. He always feels that it is very comfortable to drink a cup of millet porridge which is slowly boiled and tastes mild after he occasionally eats and drinks

Recently, Xiao Bian likes millet porridge very much. He always feels that it is very comfortable to drink a cup of millet porridge which is slowly boiled and tastes mild after he occasionally eats and drinks. So, millet, as the main ingredient of millet porridge, is also one of the more common staple foods. What is its actual nutritional value? Is it a nutritious food? Today, the editor and readers will explore some nutritional knowledge about Xiaomi together.

Let's first take a look at the basic nutritional composition of Xiaomi. According to the article "What is Millet? Nutrition, Benefits, and More" on the well-known North American nutrition information website "Healthline", Millet, also known as millet, millet, or millet, was first discovered to have traces of human cultivation during the Neolithic Age and has always been one of the most widely cultivated grains in Africa and Asia; In modern times, millet has become increasingly popular in Western countries due to its gluten free and relatively good nutritional value.

According to data released by the USDA of the United States Department of Agriculture, each cup (approximately 174 grams) of cooked millet contains approximately 41 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of protein, 2.2 grams of fiber, 1.7 grams of fat, 0.2 grams of sugar, and approximately 207 calories. At the same time, in this amount of millet, it also contains about 25% phosphorus, about 19% magnesium, about 13% calcium, and a certain amount of vitamins and minerals such as B1, B3, B6, manganese, and copper that the human body needs.

The article points out that millet belongs to starch grains and is therefore rich in carbohydrates, but its fat content is low, it does not contain sugar, and its protein content is higher compared to other starch grains of the same type; However, the article also pointed out that cooked millet has a GI value of 71, indicating a high glycemic index food.

So, besides its basic nutritional composition, does Xiaomi have any scientifically proven health benefits? According to the article "Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits of Xiaomi" on the well-known North American nutrition information website "Very Healthy VerywellFit", Xiaomi does not contain gluten, making it a safer dietary choice for people with celiac disease or sensitive to gluten.

Meanwhile, the article points out that since millet belongs to whole grains, according to a study published in 2018 on whole grains, after analyzing 19 types of whole grains, researchers found that whole grains can help reduce the overall level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the human body by about 1% -2% compared to refined grains. In addition, this paper proposes that millet contains a certain amount of dietary fiber, although it is not the highest fiber content in grains (lower than quinoa and barley, but slightly higher than brown rice and white rice), which makes millet considered as an excellent source of natural dietary fiber. Both the American Heart Association AHA and the National Institutes of Health NIH recommend that people eat enough dietary fiber every day, Previous studies have confirmed that dietary fiber intake has a positive effect on promoting digestion, alleviating constipation, improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the body.

Finally, the article also mentioned that due to the high content of phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties, including flavonoids and anthocyanins, in millet, according to existing research conclusions, millet is also helpful in helping the human body combat oxidative stress damage and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases.

At this point, the editor believes that the nutritional value of millet is still relatively good, and it can be used as one of the daily staple food choices to balance our daily diet. So, that's all for today's nutrition topic about Xiaomi. If you like our article, welcome to forward it or leave us a message!

References:

What is Xiaomi? Nutrition, Benefits, and More "is a well-known North American nutrition information website called" Healthline "

WhatIsMillet? Nutrition, Benefits, and More (healthline. com)

2. "Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits of Xiaomi", a well-known North American nutrition information website titled "Very Healthy VerywellFit"

MilletNutritionFactsandHealthBenefits (verywellfit. com)

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