foxtail millet

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xiǎo mǐ

小米

immunity
balance
relaxation
energy

origin/history

  • first naturalized in China

benefits/uses

  • source of antioxidants
  • enhances memory
  • improves brain health
  • improves hair and skin health

ways to consume

  • cooked in soup or porridge
  • cooked in water or milk as rice
  • made into flour for noodles
  • used in wines and vinegars
  • sprouted and consumed as vegetables

fun fact

  • foxtail millets are rich in calories that provide energy and strength to the body to perform activities

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