The Power of Millets

In today’s fast-paced world, the rise of air-conditioned lifestyles and fast food culture—marked by coffee, soft drinks, pizzas, and burgers—is affecting people across all sections of society. Unfortunately, this shift has brought with it a silent epidemic: lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cancer.

Even more alarming is the increasing incidence of these diseases in children, who are now being diagnosed with conditions like early-onset diabetes and hormonal imbalances at a very young age. What’s behind this disturbing trend?

The root cause lies in our artificial lifestyle—polluted environments, processed foods, and chemical-laden farming methods. Over-dependence on ready-to-eat products and refined grains like rice and wheat has distanced us from traditional, nutrient-rich diets.

The Green Revolution’s Hidden Cost

While the Green Revolution improved food production in India, it came with trade-offs. With an overwhelming focus on rice and wheat—both water-intensive and high in carbohydrates—nutrient-dense foods like millets were pushed to the margins. Overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides further poisoned our soil, water, and ultimately, the food on our plates.

According to a World Environment Report, over 89% of global food contains traces of harmful elements like arsenic, lead, and mercury. It's no wonder lifestyle diseases have become so common.

Millets: The Forgotten Superfoods of India

Millets—also known as Siri Dhanyalu or Chiru Dhanyalu—are climate-resilient, nutrient-rich, and water-efficient crops that once formed the backbone of Indian diets. Unlike rice and wheat (which require 8000 liters of water per kg), millets need just 300 liters, making them both healthy and sustainable.

Each millet variety offers unique benefits:

• Foxtail Millet (Korralu): High in iron and dietary fiber, helps reduce bad cholesterol.
• Browntop Millet (Andu Korralu): Gluten-free, rich in protein, and excellent for cardiovascular health.
• Little Millet (Samalu): Packed with B-vitamins and minerals; great for weight loss and digestion.
• Barnyard Millet (Oodalu): Rich in calcium and phosphorus; helps maintain satiety.
• Kodo Millet (Arikalu): Easy to digest; helps regulate menstruation and reduce joint pain.

Healing with Amrutha Ahaaram at Pragati Resorts Hyderabad

At Pragati Resorts in Hyderabad, we have launched Amrutha Ahaaram—a holistic nutrition initiative that combines millets, herbal decoctions (kashayams), cold-pressed oils, and palm jaggery to promote full-body wellness.

Founded by Dr. G.B.K. Rao, CMD of Pragati Group, Amrutha Ahaaram aims to revive ancient Indian wisdom around food and healing. It was officially launched during Pragati Group’s 25-year celebrations in the presence of Dr. Khadar Vali, renowned millet scientist and health activist.

Millet-Based Healing for Major Illnesses

Through research-backed protocols, Pragati Resorts Hyderabad integrates millet-based diets and herbal decoctions to support treatment of:

• Cancer (Lung, Bone, Brain, Blood, Breast, Stomach, Prostate)
• Thyroid, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Arthritis, Obesity, PCOD

Each condition is treated with a customized combination of millets and specific herbal decoctions made from the leaves of plants like guava (jaama), peepal (raavi), parijatha, mint, neem, and others. These can be continued alongside Allopathy, Ayurveda, or Homeopathy treatments.

A Return to Nature is the Future of Wellness

At Pragati Resorts Hyderabad, health is not just a goal—it’s a lifestyle. Our mission is to inspire a return to nature, not only through serene eco-stays and wellness retreats, but also through food. From farm to fork, we are committed to:

• Practicing natural, chemical-free farming
• Serving fresh, seasonal, and healing foods
• Offering diet-based therapies and guidance under expert supervision

As more people discover the healing potential of Amrutha Ahaaram, we invite you to visit Pragati Resorts—a nature resort in Hyderabad where wellness, sustainability, and joy come together.

Discover the food of the future. Heal with nature. Thrive with millets.

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