As a coarse grain mainly grown in Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places, millet is not only delicious, but also has many benefits and effects. The following is a detailed introduction about the efficacy and function of millet and its edible taboos:

Efficacy and function of millet

1. Keep the intestines healthy: Millet is rich in a lot of dietary fiber, especially insoluble dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, increase fecal volume and help prevent constipation.

2. Lowering blood sugar: Millet contains a lot of chronic carbohydrates, which can slowly increase blood sugar and is one of the ideal foods for diabetic patients.

3. Antioxidant: Millet is rich in polyphenols and vitamin C, which has good antioxidant capacity, can reduce free radical damage and delay human aging.

4. Reduce blood lipids: Millet contains high linoleic acid, which can reduce blood lipids and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

5. Promote bone health: Millet contains a lot of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which can promote bone growth and prevent osteoporosis.

6. Enhance immunity: Millet is rich in protein, vitamins and trace elements, which are essential nutrients for human immune system and can enhance the body's resistance.

Eating taboos of millet

1. People with allergies should eat less or not eat millet;

2. Patients with hyperacidity or gastric ulcer should not eat too much millet to avoid stimulating gastric mucosa;

3. People with kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia and other diseases need to eat millet in moderation under the guidance of a doctor;

4. Millet contains more phytic acid, which will affect the human body's absorption of minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium. Therefore, it is necessary to drink plenty of water and match with foods rich in vitamin C to improve its absorption effect.

In short, although millet has many benefits and effects, it needs to be eaten in moderation and collocation, so as not to affect your health.

The above content is provided by Tanida Meng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.