Meal-O-Millet: Pioneering Kolkata’s First Millet Kitchen with a Mission for Organic, Healthy Eating

  Some foods speak for themselves—not through hype, but through quiet, time-tested value. Millets are one of those. Once a daily part of Indian kitchens, these grains have slowly made their way back into our plates, not as a fad, but as a return to common sense. As more people look for natural ways to stay healthy, especially in keeping serious illnesses like cancer at bay, millets are finding their voice again. Why We’re Talking About Millets Again It’s no secret that our grandparents had simpler meals but fewer health troubles. Millets were a big part of that plate. Grown without much fuss, these grains thrived in dry lands and needed very little to grow. But with time, they got replaced by white rice and refined flour—all in the name of modern eating. Now, people are beginning to see what we gave up. Millets aren’t just easy on the environment—they’re easy on our bodies too. High in fiber, rich in minerals, and slow to digest, these grains fit right into today’s need for r...

  If you're trying to manage your weight, you've probably heard the usual advice: cut the carbs, burn more than you eat, and keep your meals “clean.” But here's something that doesn’t get enough attention— not all carbs are made the same . For years, we've been led to believe that carbs are the enemy when it comes to shedding weight. But the real problem isn't carbs themselves—it's the kind of carbs we’ve gotten used to. Swap out the processed stuff with grains our grandparents ate, and suddenly, you’re not constantly hungry or drained. That’s where millets and other time-tested grains come in. What Went Wrong with Carbs? Let’s be real—most of us live on white rice, bread, and sugary snacks. They’re quick, cheap, and fill you up fast. But they also leave you tired soon after, craving more, and doing no favours to your waistline. These “fast” carbs shoot up your blood sugar, only to bring it crashing down, which triggers hunger again. But switch to old-sc...