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International Conference on Innovations to Transform Drylands will take place from 21 - 23 Feb 2023 at #ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India
Yet another reason why ancient grain #millets should make a more prominent role in our diets: a new study shows they improve iron status, hemoglobin levels & reduce iron deficiency anemia https://t.co/0HplpSErww
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Another study on millets by Dr Sulaiman & Prof Ian Givens has been published in collaboration with @ICRISAT A Narrative Review: In-vitro Methods for Assessing Bio-Accessibility/Bioavailability of Iron in Plant-Based Foods https://t.co/VQECo15MeC @SmartFoodIndia@SmartFoodGlobal
Delighted to receive “The Millet Movement in India”book brought out by @ICRISAT. Diversification from unsustainable cropping systems to millets can address twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. Discussed with @arvindpadhee policy pathways for this transformation.
#Millets are superior cereals in terms of nutrition, resilience & sustainability, says Dr @Ramesh_ChandDr in the recently launched book 'The Millet Movement in India'. Here, he's receiving his copy from our Country Director Dr @arvindpadhee at the former's @NITIAayog office.
It is our pleasure to share that Odisha has been selected as ‘Best Millet Promoting State’ under ‘Poshak Anaj Awards’ by ICAR-IIMR & FAO.The award will be presented by Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture &Farmers’ Welfare, Govt of India on 17.9.21 at National Convention in Hyderabad.
Great news- ICRISAT has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize on September 8th, 2021, for work that has improved food security across 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We dedicate this award to the smallholder farmers in the drylands of Africa, said Dr Hughes, DG of ICRISAT.
Next week: join us for the Millneti Final Symposium: an online event exploring how millets can enhance the nutritional status of people in Ethiopia & The Gambia.
Sept 15-16, 8.30-13.30 BST
Topics, speakers & registration here: https://t.co/ar7kcG81fA
All are welcome to attend!
#Nutrition plays an imp role during early growth & it cont for life. #EatingGood is a habit tht we all shd inculcate. We @ @info_shodh strive2impart this habit nt only during #PoshanMaah2021, bt round the yr. This month we r celebrtng the #NutritionFestival wid a lot of events.
#Millets Millet is a gluten-free grain rich in antioxidants,soluble fiber, and has more proteins than other grains. It may improve cholesterol & blood sugar levels. It is important to presoak them to reduce the phytic acid content & increase nutrient absorption. #POSHANMaah2021
The results of the first ever large-scale survey on #millet consumption in India offers the government and the private sector valuable insights into consumer trends to help further mainstream these nutricereals.
https://t.co/nJXaPynWbY
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The study showed that consuming #millets reduced total cholesterol by 8 per cent, lowering it from high to normal levels in the people studied.
Via @the_hindu
https://t.co/y3RSJouNsQ
The biggest ever consumer survey about millets with >15,500 face to face interviews across 7 cities in India! We undertook a major analysis of this data to form a baseline and had it published in the journal yesterday. See https://t.co/LNlYBfc1rN