Millet: The nutritious grain making a comeback in weight loss

What can you substitute for potatoes? There are many ideas, but this one stands out, especially if you're on a weight-loss diet. This grain stimulates bowel movements and is a great source of protein and fibre. Can you guess which grain it is?

Millet is often recommended by dietitians. It is becoming fashionable and popular again because you can prepare interesting dishes from it, and it is very healthy and helpful for weight loss.

What ingredients should we focus on when we want to lose pounds? Certainly, millet contains protein and fibre. Fibre helps maintain the proper functioning of the digestive system, aids digestion, and gives a feeling of fullness for longer. Protein, on the other hand, speeds up metabolism.

Millet is also rich in B vitamins (including B1, B2, B6, and folic acid), which play a key role in properly functioning the nervous system. Additionally, it is a source of vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties, supporting the fight against free radicals.

Millet is also packed with valuable minerals. By eating millet, you provide yourself with magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and silicon. Silicon, which is rarely found in other grains, supports the health of skin, hair, and nails. Magnesium is essential for the proper functioning of muscles and the heart.

The first step is to rinse the millet before cooking. This way, you will remove any bitterness it may have. Putting the millet in a sieve and rinse it several times under cold water is best.

Next, it's worth toasting the millet in a dry pan for a few minutes until it gets a slightly nutty aroma. This process enhances its flavour qualities. Then comes cooking — use two cups of water for one cup of millet. Cook the millet over low heat for about 15 minutes until it absorbs all the water. After cooking, set it aside for a few minutes to “rest” under a lid and become fluffier.