Physical Properties of Sorghum Millet, Pearl Millet and Whole Wheat Grains in a Diabetic Diet

Abstract

The rapid changes in diet and lifestyle of people in developing countries has lead to incidence of chronic diseases such as cardio vascular complications, hypertension, obesity and among them diabetes mellitus is a serious problem. The main aim of the study is Physical Properties of Sorghum Millet, Pearl Millet and Whole Wheat Grains In A Diabetic Diet. The data obtained on proximate composition, dietary fibre and change in moisture per cent during storage were calculated as mean value of three replicates ± their standard deviation. Diet is known to play a pivotal role in Diabetes Mellitus specifically in Non- Insulin Dependent Diabetes.

Keywords: Physical, Moisture, Storage, Diabetes, Insulin