• Gunjan Sanadhya
• Dr. Dolly Mogra

The first crops that humans ever cultivated were millets, which were once a vital source of nourishment for human society. While post-green revolution staples took precedence over these ancient grains, there is an urgent need to bring these superfood millets back to life throughout the due to their high nutritional value and capacity for growth in a variety of challenging environments. India, the world's biggest producer, is leading the charge to revive millets, which are beneficial to farmers, the environment, and human health. Millets can be used in both routine and exploratory cuisines. Millets are a noteworthy dietary bio-source due to their plenitude in carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, as well as niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, iron and imperative amino acids. Millets moreover offer therapeutic focal points such as avoiding heart infection, dia the later betes, headaches, and early mortality. Millets is useful for nourishments and nutraceuticals. Millets may be brought back to ubiquity with the assistance of facilitated investigation, showcasing, and entrepreneurial exercises. This review looks at the various types of millets, their distribution across cultures. The research emphasizes millets' high nutrient content, which includes proteins, dietary fibers, vitamins, and minerals, making them an important part of a balanced diet. Furthermore, it investigates the gluten-free nature of millets, catering to people with special dietary needs. The health benefits of millet consumption are explored, with a focus on its ability to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular ailments. Antioxidants and polyphenols are examples of bioactive chemicals.

Key Words: Millets, Nourishments, Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants, Health, Gluten-free, Anti-Obesity, Cardiovascular disease

"Importance of Millet in Nutrition, Health and Value added Products: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.i22-i31, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404804.pdf

"Importance of Millet in Nutrition, Health and Value added Products: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppi22-i31, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404804.pdf