Foxtail millets are rich in calories that provide energy and strength to the body to perform activities. It is considered as the perfect substitute for the healthy diet. The importance of foxtail millet was recognised as diabetic food. The millet is rich in dietary fibre (6.7 per cent), protein (11 per cent) and low in fat (four per cent). Unlike rice, foxtail millet releases glucose steadily without affecting the metabolism of the body. Foxtail millets give you required amount of vitamins and minerals. Moreover, foxtail millets being gluten free, means that you can build up a strong resistance against heart diseases, cancers and heart-related complications.