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Millet (Panicum miliaceum) serves for menopause and as a replacement for rice

Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) was the oldest cereal used by man, after wheat and barley).
It is a crop that has a very short cycle and has been cultivated in some regions of the State of São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul with the objective of exploring the grains, for use in animal feed, mainly in captive birds, replacing the birdseed brewing industry mixed in small proportion with barley and as a producer of straw for no-tillage and green manure.

Millet, also popularly known as target corn or millet or millet, is a cereal that helps to improve constipation, lower cholesterol and control diabetes by having fiber. It is rich in carbohydrates and also has protein, but it does not contain gluten and, therefore, it can be consumed by those with celiac disease.

Regarding its nutritional value, 100 g of millet correspond to 360 calories and contain 72.80 g of carbohydrates and 11.80 g of proteins.

Millet can be used in the preparation of sweet and savory dishes, but it can also be added in juices that must be strained before drinking. Millet can also be used as food for birds, as it strengthens the animal's feathers and beak.