INCORPORATING MILLETS INTO A HECTIC LIFESTYLE: 10 EFFORTLESS AND PRACTICAL HACKS
Denember 10, 2023 / 30 Comments
Picture this: Due to erratic schedules, and irregular meal times, one’s gut health is not the way it should be. Adding to that, the dependency on instant foods for the convenience often leads to health issues like weight gain, hypertension, increased blood sugar levels to name a few, as these products often are laden with harmful preservatives for increased shelf life, taste enhancers etc. to be able to please the palate of the consumers.
We are all aware about the nutritional benefits millets have to offer, and how do we include them into our daily cuisines so that its easy, quick and palate pleasing. However, in today’s times, there arises a necessity where we need to make a switch in our lifestyle in a sustainable manner. For a regular day, replacing our staple grains with millets does work, but in case of people following a fast-paced lifestyle, where snacking on the go becomes need of the hour, we need to find sustainable and practical ways by which we can make the switch to millets in the daily diets, without taking up a lot of time and efforts.
Here are few ways in which we can do the same:
Overnight Millet Porridge: Prepare millet porridge the night before by soaking millets in water or milk. In the morning, simply reheat or enjoy it cold. Add toppings like fruits, nuts, and a drizzle of honey for added flavor.
Quick Millet Salad: Cook millets ahead of time and keep them in the fridge. Toss cooked millets with your favorite vegetables, herbs, and a simple dressing for a quick and nutritious salad. We can also add proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a complete meal.
Millet Bowl for Lunch: Create a millet bowl by combining cooked millets with sautéed vegetables, lean proteins (chicken, tofu, or beans), and a flavorful sauce. Prepare these in advance and store them in portable containers for easy lunches.
Millet Snack Mix: Roast millets and mix them with nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to create a crunchy and nutritious snack mix. Pack small portions in snack-sized containers for on-the-go snacking.
Millet Smoothie Bowl: Blend millet flour or cooked millets into the morning smoothie for added thickness and nutritional content. Top the smoothie bowl with fresh fruits, nuts, and seeds.
Millet Stir-Fry: Make a quick stir-fry by tossing cooked millets with your favorite stir-fry vegetables and a flavorful sauce. This is a speedy and nutritious option for dinner.
Millet Energy Bars: Prepare homemade energy bars using millet flour, nuts, dried fruits, and a binding agent like dates or honey. These bars can be easily packed and enjoyed as a snack throughout the day.
Instant Millet Poha: Use pre-cooked or instant millet flakes to make a quick and healthy poha (flattened rice) with added vegetables, spices, and a squeeze of lemon for flavor.
Millet-Based Breakfast Muffins: Bake breakfast muffins using millet flour, oats, and a mix of fruits and nuts. These can be made in batches and stored for a convenient grab-and-go breakfast.
Millet Granola: We can make our own granola by combining millets, rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and a touch of honey, pair it with yogurt or milk for a nutritious and quick breakfast.
Remember to choose whole millets or millet-based products to maximize their nutritional benefits. By incorporating millets into various meals and snacks, we can enjoy their health benefits even with a busy lifestyle.
