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commonly used bird feed also.
        Little millet:

        These are full of B vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, potassium,
        and zinc. These little millets can provide essential nutrients, which
        further help  in weight  loss. In South India,  it  is a part  of many
        traditional dishes. Tiny millet is an obvious choice for people trying
        to lose weight. It is also used as a substitute for rice. It can act as an
        antioxidant for the body and it has great health advantages of vitamin
        B.






















         (Little millet)




        Millets are also divided into two categories

         A. Naked Grains

        Ragi, Jowar, and Bajara are called naked grains as they don’t have
        the abrasive, inedible husk that usually surrounds millets. After being
        harvested, these millets do not require processing. They can be eaten
        immediately  upon cleaning. As a result,  these millets  are widely
        grown today.







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