Nutrients dense multi millets health mix

Nutrition is an important part of sport performance for young athletes. A well-balanced diet containing appropriate amounts of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) is essential to provide enough energy for growth and activity. Fluids are also essential for hydration to support growth and athletic performance. Millets are known for several health benefits and it is mainly attributed to its nutritional composition. Millets provide a good source of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals including trace elements. The edible component of millet kernel is the rich source of phytochemicals, such as dietary fiber and polyphenols. Millets have great potential for being utilized as health drink/food by virtue of their nutritional qualities. The present study was conducted to formulate and evaluate the health mix by using small millets. Millets (kodo millet, little millet, foxtail millet) were soaked for 8hours and pack loosely in a cloth and allowed for germination. The germinated grains are dried in cabinet drier at 60°C for 6 hours, sprouts were removed, roast and ground into flour using pulverizer. Multi-millet health mix was formulated using these millets flours with other ingredients viz., pulses, nuts, sugar and cardamom powder. The formulated was organoleptically evaluated and their nutritional composition also analysed using standard procedures. The organoleptic evaluation result showed that the health mix was highly acceptable and the mix contains 65.45g carbohydrate, 11.46g protein, 4.94g fat, 4.94g fibre, 4.07g iron, 112mg calcium, 268.52mg phosphorus and 349 calorie of energy per 100g. Since the developed health mix providing adequate amount of micro nutrients which helps to meet the needs of sports personnel