Millet is one of the most ancient grains to be farmed, right along with buckwheat and quinoa. While today millet is seen as little more than bird food, the grain actually is a highly nutritious one.  Its protein content is comparatively high and it does not require too much water irrigation during its growth cycle. This makes it ideal for providing nutrition in areas that may have suffered from lack of water.

The tiny grain is actually a powerhouse that can be used more extensively in today’s world, as it is gluten free. Considering the number of health conditions on the rise which require gluten free diets, millet could prove a major boon.

Already there are organic food companies touting millet flour as a substitute to regular wheat flour. It is only a matter of time before all its advantages come to the forefront in the main stream market. A few science projects could be conducted to see exactly how well millet can help different ailments.

In countries with large populations such as China, India and countries where water is scarce such as African nations, millet can be grown to great advantage. Given the state of global population expansion, this ancient food source could perhaps help turn the tide in feeding the billions that will populate the planet Earth in the future.