Millets for Babies
New parents are always eager and anxious to find the perfect food for their babies once they start on solids. The best baby food is one that is not just tasty but easily digestible & nutritious with all the essential vitamins & minerals.
The food that fits all the above criteria is Millet grains. These power-packed grains are extremely safe for infants and toddlers. Millet cereal is high in fiber, protein, calcium, magnesium & iron which are all essential nutrients for babies. It also has a low glycemic index which means it will not affect the baby’s blood sugar levels as much as other cereals like corn or rice would.
Millet cereal is a great way to start your baby's day as it provides them with the necessary nutrition they need to grow. It is not only easy to digest but has a variety of uses. Also since millets are gluten-free the risk of babies being allergic to millets is extremely low
When to start Millet feeding
Usually, babies can be started on solid foods from the 6th month onwards. Like any other solid food, millets should be eased in gradually into the baby’s diet.
Benefits of feeding millets to Babies
Millet cereal is a great way to start your baby's day as it provides them with the necessary nutrition they need to grow. Millets are high in nutritional value and can be easily added as part of a baby's diet. Studies showed that eating millet has helped children to grow their brains and have a better quality of life. It's a food that can help improve cognitive development and brain growth in children
Listed below are a few of them:
Helps Digestion
Millets are rich in fiber content and so are good for the gut and are easily digestible. Its rich antioxidant content helps prevent stomach bugs
Builds Strong Bones
A growing body requires calcium to build strong bones and Millets are one of the few grains that are rich in calcium
Builds Muscles
Babies just starting to get mobile will need foods that will aid in building their muscular structure. Millets are one of the healthiest sources of protein and can help in muscle building in babies
Prevents Anemia
Rich in iron, feeding babies millets regularly will prevent anemia
Keeps the baby full longer
Millets are complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index and so the body takes longer to break them down. This helps keep the baby feeling full longer and stays active longer!
How to Cook Millets for Babies
Millets are one of the easiest foods to cook. They can be paired with rice or other grains to make porridge and have a more delicate flavor than wheat. Several recipes like porridges, stews, salads, etc can be made with millets. These are easy to cook and can be easily added to a baby's diet.
Try Let’sLive millets. We offer a good range of a variety of millets at our online store
Let’sLive Millets
Our millet grains are 100% all-natural, hardy & resistant varieties that are cultivated using traditional methods! Used for both Human and Livestock consumption, Millets are magical superfoods that are yet to receive their due. Rich in proteins, carbs, fiber, vitamins & minerals, these are small grains that pack in a punch! Try them out today and check them out for yourself!
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About Let’sLive
Let’sLive is a social empowerment enterprise committed to enhancing and improving the livelihoods of tribal and farming communities. We work directly with small-scale farmers so that our customers can get access to products that are natural, pristine, and picked from the lap of nature. We encourage and provide advice for practicing ethical farming and eco-friendly methods to all those who partner with us.
At Let'sLive we are passionate about bringing 100% all-natural and healthy products directly from the farming and tribal communities to your doorstep like Pure Raw Honey, Traditional varieties of rice, etc. We want our consumers to enjoy and have direct access to the products that are pristine and picked directly from the lap of nature. The mandates by which we operate are:
* Value every life around us by encouraging ethical farming
* Leverage local knowledge and promote legacy harvesting practices with high hygienic standards
* No preservatives or artificial processing on any of our products
* Each product can be traced to its origins and the people involved in its making
* Educate consumers on the importance of consuming rich and natural local produce
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