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In winter, hot food helps in keeping the body healthy in cold temperatures, hence with the onset of winter, different types of hot food grains start being included in the diet in India. Especially these two grains, maize and millet, are eaten more because people make many things from them, from making raab to laddus. Maize and millet rotis are most liked with mustard greens, but do you know which of these two grains is more beneficial for health.

Both millet and maize are rich in protein, calcium, fiber and B complex and also keep the body warm. Some people believe that millet roti is more beneficial than maize roti. In the article we will know which roti of maize or millet is more beneficial.

Know the nutritional value

According to Health Line, There is 6 grams of protein in 170 grams i.e. approximately 1 cup of millet. Apart from this, it contains 2 grams of fiber, 8 percent folate of daily requirement, 6 percent iron, 18 percent magnesium, 15 percent thiamine, 14 percent niacin, 14 percent phosphorus, 14 percent zinc, 11 percent riboflavin, 11 percent vitamin B6.

If we talk about nutritional value of maize, health line According to the information given, 3.4 grams of protein and 2.4 grams of fiber are found in 100 grams. Apart from this, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and copper are also found in it. It is also a source of some B complex vitamins and potassium, and some plant based compounds are also found in it.

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Whose bread is more beneficial?

Jaipur's Ayurvedic expert Kiran Gupta says that bread made from both the grains is beneficial for you and also has full nutritional value, but if we talk about the winter season, the nature of millet is more warming, hence it is more effective in protecting the body from health problems caused due to cold. Whereas maize is considered more beneficial in some things like it is easy to digest and keeps the stomach full for a long time, hence both the grains should be eaten in moderate manner.

These things should be kept in mind

If you eat bread made from flour of maize or millet or any grain, you should definitely eat a little desi ghee with it. It does not cause heaviness in the stomach and is easily digested. These flour rotis should not be taken in too much quantity otherwise it may cause bloating in the stomach. Two to three rotis are enough for a day, but this also depends on your digestion. If you are eating maize or millet roti then it is better to have dinner at 7 to 8 in the evening and after that you should definitely take a walk for some time.

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