Author: Dr Rashmi Kulkarni

Image Courtesy: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0/ FacetsOfNonStickPans If I close my eyes and think about my earliest memories of makhana, I am transported to my grandmother’s kitchen. The warm scent of ghee would waft through the house as she slow-roasted the delicate white seeds in an iron pan. It wasn’t just food—it was a rit­ual, it was love. She believed that makha­na soothed the stomach, nourished the brain, and brought strength to the body. And now, decades later, as a gut health expert and someone deeply immersed in the science of nutrition and the power of traditional Indian foods, I…

The challenges of feeding a growing global population in the face of climate change and diminishing resources have spurred an urgent search for sustainable, nutritious, and resilient crops. Millets, often overshadowed by their more widely cultivated counterparts, have emerged as silent champions in this quest. This comprehensive exploration delves deeper into the myriad advantages of millets, providing a robust case for their widespread promotion globally to combat the looming food crisis. The Nutritional Brilliance of Millets Rich in Nutrients Millets, comprising varieties such as sorghum, finger millet, pearl millet, and foxtail millet, are not just dietary staples; they are nutritional…