• Dr. Nikita Sharma,
• Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas

Millets are now gaining popularity due to their nutritional value and diverse culinary applications. they are unique among cereals due to their high levels of dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and vitamins. They are gluten-free, making them the least allergenic and most digestible grain. Ayurveda has classified Millets as Pathya in various maladies and has classified them in a separate class or Varga. Their pharmacological profile is explained in Ayurveda, with various types such as Sama, Kodo, Neewar, Gavedhuk, Kanguni, Cheena, Jowar, Ragi, and Bajra. It is already proven on modern parameters that Millets are a high-nutrient, gluten- free grain rich in vitamins and minerals, including 60-70% carbohydrates, 7-11% protein, 1.5-5% fat, and 2-7% crude fiber. They are rich in Vitamin B, Magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, and iron. Millets also contain important fatty acids, such as linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids, as well as monogalactosul, diacylglycerols, Digalactosyl Diacylglycerols, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatdyl Serine, and Phosphatdyl Choline. Millets have been shown to reduce various lifestyle disorders, including Diabetes, Cancer, Celiac disease, cardiovascular disease, and Anti- inflammatory activity. They can help control blood glucose levels, slow wound healing, and reduce the risk of diabetes. This article discusses the medicinal use of millets in major lifestyle conditions as millets have the potential to address these lifestyle problems and contribute to overall health.

Lifestyle Disorder, Millets, Pathya, Shreedhanya

"''The Nutritious Shift: Embracing Millets for Optimal Health and India's Economic Wealth''", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.g730-g735, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310583.pdf

"''The Nutritious Shift: Embracing Millets for Optimal Health and India's Economic Wealth''", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. ppg730-g735, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310583.pdf