Millet, formerly known as millet, also known as sorghum, Setaria viridis, yellow millet and millet, belongs to panicum miliaceum of Gramineae and Setaria viridis, with thick fibrous roots and thick stems. Millet is the result of peeling millet, which is a cereal plant and also a woody herb.

nutritional ingredient

Millet contains protein, which is higher than rice. Every 100g contains fat 1.7g and carbohydrate 76. 1g, which is not lower than that of rice and wheat. Generally, the content of carotene in millet is per 100g 0. 12mg, and the content of vitamin B 1 ranks first among all cereals. Besides eating, you can also make wine and caramel.

Extended data:

First, the efficacy of millet

1, millet is rich in vitamins B 1, B 12, etc. Has the effects of preventing dyspepsia, resisting neuritis and preventing beriberi;

2. Xiaomi has the function of preventing nausea and vomiting;

3, it also has the function of nourishing yin and blood, which can make the pregnant women with deficiency-cold constitution get nursed back to health and help them recover their physical strength;

4. Millet can reduce wrinkles, spots and pigmentation.

Second, the taboo of eating millet

Although millet has many benefits to health, how to fully absorb its essence still needs attention. According to Liu Fang, because millet is slightly cold, people with deficiency cold and qi stagnation should eat less millet.

Besides, old rotten millet can't be eaten. Just as we should eat fresh vegetables and fruits, we must also choose fresh millet. Studies have shown that fresh millet porridge has protective effect on gastric mucosa, while old millet stored for a long time has ulcer effect. Therefore, you must use good quality new rice when eating millet, otherwise the nourishing effect of millet will be greatly reduced.

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