Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
increased
prevalence
of
diseases
associated
with
altered
lifestyles,
poor
diet,
and
related
awareness
natural
therapies
to
treat
these
ailments
has
emphasized
study
bioactive
compounds
small
molecules.
After
COVID-19
pandemic,
people
have
become
more
concerned
their
diet
healthy
lifestyle.
We
need
replace
grains
fortified
foods
that
can
help
us
fight
nutritional
security
provide
a
disease-free
environment.
Millets
are
nutritionally
better
than
other
cereals
for
human
health.
gluten-free,
high
in
fiber
content,
rich
minerals.
Fiber-rich
low
glycaemic
index
reduce
risk
oxidative
stress
metabolic
illnesses.
The
2023
year
was
dedicated
International
Year
(IYM
2023).
Hence,
Millet
varieties
contain
large
number
products
like
protocatechuic
acid,
vanillic
syringic
p-coumaric
catechin,
ferulic
sinapic
quercetin,
apigenin,
taxifolin,
kaempferol,
luteolin
myricetin,
β-sitosterol,
campesterol,
stigmasterol,
ergosterol
etc.
These
potential
health
benefits,
including
various
biological
properties
anti-diabetic,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-obesity,
anti-hypertensive,
cholesterol-lowering,
immunomodulatory,
antimicrobial
properties.
fermentation
millet
an
upsurge
nutrient
availability.
Therefore,
fermented
attracted
much
attention
because
benefits.
This
review
primarily
focuses
on
developments
as
food,
nutritional,
compound.
It
potentially
boost
implications
varieties.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 670 - 670
Published: April 25, 2024
Millets
are
small-seeded
cereals
belonging
to
the
family
Poaceae.
They
considered
be
climate-resilient
and
future
nutritional
food
for
humans.
resistant
biotic
abiotic
stressors
compared
other
major
thrive
in
low-quality
soils
with
little
maintenance
less
rainfall.
The
importance
of
millets
is
still
not
well
known
many
people
due
lack
popularity
cultivation
semi-arid
tropics
Asia
Africa.
United
Nations
has
declared
2023
as
International
Year
(IYM
2023)
promote
millet
popularize
their
health
benefits
globally.
A
few
years
ago,
application
molecular
biology
was
its
infancy
unavailability
genome
sequences.
Genome
sequences
available
most
on
NCBI
Phytozome
databases.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
details
millets,
candidate
genes
identified
from
native
millets.
current
status
quantitative
trait
loci
genome-wide
association
studies
also
discussed.
utilization
functional
genomics
research
translating
information
crop
improvement
will
help
non-millet
survive
harsh
environments
future.
Such
efforts
strengthen
security
reduce
malnutrition
worldwide
2050.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 29, 2024
Many
studies,
including
case
meta-analyses,
and
randomized
trials,
have
demonstrated
the
benefits
of
a
low-carb
diet
in
management
obesity,
diabetes,
pre-diabetes.
Numerous
studies
suggest
that
diets
low
carbohydrates
are
safe
can
greatly
enhance
both
forms
diabetes
as
well
general
health
those
who
disease.
When
used
conjunction
with
effective
therapy,
this
result
weight
loss,
decreased
prescription
dosages,
certain
cases,
remission
from
type
2
diabetes.
Globally,
there
has
been
notable
surge
prevalence
cases
factors
such
population
growth,
aging,
urbanization,
rising
obesity
rates,
declining
physical
activity.
Diabetes
be
controlled
large
part
by
diet,
millets
having
low-glycemic
index
(GI)
become
more
significant
they
release
glucose
into
bloodstream
at
very
slow
rate.
Creating
meal
mix
locally
sourced
ingredients
is
crucial
for
daily
plans.
Dietary
changes,
particularly
addition
millet,
help
prevent
manage
mellitus.
Eating
practices
long
acknowledged
their
important
role
promoting
wellness
through
consumption
nutrient-dense
meals.
The
an
underappreciated
food
crop,
numerous
include
GI,
high-fiber
content,
non-acid-forming
potential,
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFAs),
gluten-free
status.
Apart
staple
crops
like
wheat
rice,
also
healthy
useful,
immense
amount
opportunity
to
aid
global
fight
against
insecurity,
which
problem
many
countries
now
confront.
Millets
high
on
list
recommended
foods
because
advantages
antioxidant
characteristics.
Diets
carbohydrates,
Mediterranean,
calories
popular.
managed
nutritious
regular
exercise,
cessation
smoking,
maintenance
body
weight.
Furthermore,
calorie
restriction,
use
low-GI
meals,
increase
fiber
content
all
possible
nutritional
strategies
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 814 - 814
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
potential
of
beetroot
powder
(BP)
as
a
functional
ingredient
in
biscuits
by
investigating
its
effects
on
nutritional
composition,
sensory
properties,
and
glycemic
response.
The
primary
goal
was
determine
whether
BP
could
serve
natural
alternative
synthetic
additives
while
maintaining
product
stability
consumer
acceptability.
Biscuits
were
formulated
replacing
spelt
flour
with
15,
20,
25%
BP.
impact
assessed
based
betaine
content,
macro-
microelements,
index
(GI),
acrylamide
concentration.
Thermal
analysis
(DSC
TGA)
water
activity
measurements
confirmed
BP's
during
six
months
storage.
Increased
content
led
higher
levels
mineral
enrichment,
particularly
potassium
phosphorus
among
macroelements
zinc
microelements.
Sensory
identified
20%
most
preferred,
acceptable
ratings
even
after
months.
Hardness
initially
increased
incorporation
but
decreased
over
time
(p
<
0.05).
BP-enriched
significantly
lower
than
control
samples
well
below
reference
safety
threshold.
Notably,
consuming
did
not
trigger
sharp
postprandial
glucose
spike,
GI
sample
(20%
BP)
measured
at
49
±
11.
These
findings
confirm
that
improves
characteristics
ensuring
stability,
supporting
application
confectionery
products.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 871 - 871
Published: March 3, 2025
Millets
are
climate-resistant,
potential
alternatives
to
wheat
that
could
provide
environmental,
food
security,
and
health
benefits
(e.g.,
lower
glycemic
index).
However,
millets
high
in
phytic
acid,
which
reduces
the
bioavailability
of
essential
minerals.
often
fermented
Africa
parts
Asia
improve
and,
thus,
nutritional
value,
but
both
unfermented
may
have
flavors
unfamiliar
Western
cultures.
We
conducted
two
pilot
studies
on
sensory
perception
liking
whole
grain,
United
States
pearl
millet
(Pennisetum
glaucum),
a
group
U.S.
consumers.
In
preliminary
study,
we
compared
treated
under
five
different
conditions
(0,
48,
96
h
fermentation
fully
submerged
either
distilled
water
or
5%
NaCl
solution
at
28
°C).
found
spontaneous
water,
an
inexpensive
accessible
technique
consistent
with
consumer
demand
for
minimally
processed
foods,
reduced
acid
by
~72%.
consumers
(n
=
12)
rated
flatbreads
made
as
more
bitter
sour
than
millet.
second
participants
30)
purchase
intent
bread
0
50%
(w/w)
substitution
flour.
Replacing
up
20%
had
no
measurable
effect
intent.
More
extensive
compromised
liking,
particularly
work
is
needed,
so
far,
there
appear
be
barriers
least
partial
whole-grain
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(3), P. 52 - 60
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Diabetes
Mellitus
(DM)
represents
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
characterized
by
elevated
blood
glucose
levels
and
associated
metabolic
complications.
Dietary
management
is
cornerstone
in
the
control
treatment
of
diabetes,
with
increasing
focus
on
role
whole
grains
diabetic
diets.
This
systematic
review
explores
prospective
significance
pearl
millet
(Pennisetum
glaucum),
traditionally
important
but
often
underutilized
grain,
DM.
Through
comprehensive
analysis
existing
literature,
including
randomized
controlled
trials,
observational
studies,
nutritional
analyses,
this
assesses
impact
glycemic
control,
insulin
sensitivity,
lipid
profiles,
overall
context
diabetes.
The
profile
millet,
particularly
its
low
index,
high
fiber
content,
rich
micronutrient
composition,
positions
it
as
potentially
beneficial
dietary
component
for
individuals
also
addresses
practical
considerations
incorporating
into
diets,
alongside
recommendations
portion
sizes
preparation
methods.
Despite
promising
findings,
identifies
gaps
current
research,
need
more
extensive
clinical
trials
to
establish
conclusive
evidence.
culminates
future
research
directions,
emphasizing
millet’s
potential
functional
food
diabetes
necessity
greater
scientific
exploration
specific
benefits.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
The
necessity
for
countries
in
sub-Saharan
Africa
(SSA)
to
be
self-sustaining
the
fight
against
food
and
nutrition
insecurity
is
of
crucial
importance
maintain
their
autonomy.
Promoting
indigenous,
drought-tolerant
crops
a
potential
way
mitigating
impacts
climate
change
supplementing
maize,
whose
productivity
has
declined
due
dependency
on
erratic
rain-fed
agriculture.
Millets
are
known
high
amount
macro-
micronutrients
(such
as
B
vitamins,
potassium,
phosphorus,
magnesium,
iron,
zinc,
copper
manganese).
However,
millets
also
contain
significant
amounts
anti-nutritional
factors
(polyphenols,
enzyme
inhibitors
phytates),
resulting
low
bioavailability
minerals
proteins.
This
led
employing
number
processing
techniques
during
millet
meal
production
reduce
these
effects.
Hence,
this
chapter
focuses
evaluating
applied
(e.g.,
soaking,
dehulling,
steaming,
controlled
germination
roasting)
influence
factors,
nutritional
composition
functional
properties
meals
based
available
literature
reports.
review
demonstrated
technologies
removing
that
could
or
bioaccessibility
essential
nutrients.
