An alternative option for a balanced breakfast or a light meal is millet, perfect when combined with a plant-based beverage of your choice or as a side dish to yogurt or muesli. Millet, also known as "birds' food," is a seed from a small shrub and belongs to the cereal grains category.

Its main features include:

• Excellent nutritional value with high protein content (14%)
• Contains all essential amino acids and many vitamins, mainly B vitamins
• Rich in fat-soluble vitamins E and K
• Contains folic acid and various minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, selenium, and zinc
• Free from additives and gluten, suitable for people with gluten intolerance (celiac disease)
• Contains dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates, ideal for people with diabetes

The history dates back to the 14th century, with origins in the East, and it is particularly popular in China, Japan, and Eastern Europe, where it is consumed in various forms such as seeds, flour, and flakes.