A core theme is how millet's high fiber content fuels a diverse gut microbiome, which in turn protects against a host of chronic diseases. Dr. Vali provides quantitative data on microbial mass loss over the past decades.
“Modern diets have halved human gut microbial mass”
“Millet fiber creates a “celiac region” that protects the gut lining”
“Fiber slows carbohydrate digestion, preventing glucose spikes.”