Millets are good for us, good for the planet and good for the farmer too
Resource ID
18707
Access
Open
Contributed by
B.Muralidhar
Topics
Nutrition
Crops
Dryland cereals, Pearl millets, Small millets, Sorghum, Finger millet
Systems
Farming Systems, Livelihood Systems
Locations
Asia, India
CSR Activity
No
Global Date
19 Feb 21
Title
Millets are good for us, good for the planet and good for the farmer too
Keywords
Smart Food, Millets, Sorghum, Good for the planet, Good for the farmer, Diet diversification, Nutrition, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Protein, Fiber, Low-glycemic index, Millet Mission
Language
English
Author/Key contact
SMCO staff
Story Source
ICRISAT Happenings 1894-3, 19 February 2021
Type
Science
URL/Link
https://www.icrisat.org/millets-are-good-for-us-good-for-the-planet-and-good-for-the-farmer-too/
Description
Covid-19 turned the spotlight on healthy eating. So, are diets changing to impact the mass market, farms and well-being of our planet? The increased attention does not seem to be towing commensurate change. Not yet. However, change in the form of diet diversification is precisely what is needed to make nutritious diets commonplace. In India, about 70% of the plate is either white refined rice or wheat. Major public health issues like anemia, stunting, diabetes and obesity are closely tied to diets. If cereals were diversified with millets and sorghum, we would see big gains on multiple fronts.
Date (Date published/released/created if known)
19 Feb 21
