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Promoting Nutritional and Sustainable value of Shree Anna (Millets) in India

Niru Kumari, Amit Kumar Pandey, Ashutosh Singh

European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · pp. 156–166 · Published 31 Jul 2024

10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i81504

Abstract

"Shree Anna (Millets)" stands out as a viable contender in the search for wholesome and sustainable food solutions because it presents a nuanced strategy for tackling today's global food issues as well as the agrarian and nutritional aspects of millets, highlighting their capacity to change perceptions about food production. When it comes to harsh growing conditions, millets—a "nutri-cereals" crop that is compliant with climate change regulations—perform better than other grains like wheat and rice. These grains are meant to provide enough food that is both sufficient and nutritious, while also maximizing climate resilience, minimizing resource demands, and adapting to a variety of ecological conditions. Millets are renowned for their excellent nutritional value, which includes increased concentrations of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc, and B complex vitamins, as well as balanced amino acids, complex carbs with a low GI, dietary fiber, and high-quality unsaturated fat. Additionally, they have a lot of bioactive phytochemicals. Because of these qualities, millets have become a long-term substitute for sustainable food production methods, protecting farmers' livelihoods and food security. The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2023 as the "International Year of Millets" in an effort to increase awareness of millets as a crop and to highlight the importance of nutrient-rich crops for climate resilient agriculture. According to this study, millet grains provide similar and beneficial levels of different nutrients to primary cereal grains.

Shree anna (Millets) nutrition food security sustainability and climate resilient

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