"Little Millet (Panicum miliare), one of the small millets, is called kutki in Hindi, sava (Marathi), gajro (Gujrati), same (Kannada), samai (Tamil), and samalu (Telugu).
LITTLE MILLET- NOT ‘LITTLE’ IN NUTRITION!
Rich in Potent Antioxidants: Little Millet is rich in tannins, flavonoids which helps against diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cataract, cancer, inflammation, Gastrointestinal problems and delay ageing too.
Help treat Diabetes: Little millet is known to be a low glycemic index food and also high in dietary fibre.
Helps lower cholesterol: Little millet is rich in Magnesium which helps improve heart health. It is also rich in Niacin which helps lower cholesterol.
Weight loss: Little millet contains phosphorus which is great for weight loss, tissue repair and energy production after strenuous workout. It also helps detoxify the body.
Respiratory conditions: Little millet is known to treat respiratory condition like Asthma. Gluten free: Samai is gluten free. It is an excellent alternative for those opting for gluten free diet or those with celiac disease/ gluten sensitive enteropathy.
Little millets thus, make a perfect addition to the diet of people who do yoga, workouts, cardio, etc. Moreover, its high nutritional value makes it a must-eat in a balanced diet."