Abstract: In this era of climatic change, millets are the most convenient crops, which fit well in the current scenario of hunger, poverty, nutritional challenges, and marginal farming. This review focuses in detail on the potential health benefits, and with updated literature from the recent past. Millets store an ample amount of proteins, essential amino acids, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals attributes place them in “Nutraceuticals”.  Due to lack of nutrients in diet lifestyles leads to numerous diseases like cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes. Millets are rich in dietary fibers, antioxidants, protein, carbohydrates and fats. Millets are the ones that are cultivated in poor soils.The incorporation of millet into the daily diet of an individual might help in curing many health complications. Millet is an important ancient cereal crop known for its nutritional value. It has served as a staple food for various cultures for thousands of years, offering a rich source of carbohydrates, protein,fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Millet grains are small, round, and have a hard outer layer, making them versatile for processing into various food products. They are commonly ground into flour or grits for making porridge, bread, and crackers, and can be used in fermented foods like beer and sourdough. In the context of climate change, water scarcity, and global population growth, millet's role in ensuring foodsecurity is becoming increasingly important. Food scientists, technologists, and nutritionists are showing growing interest in millet due to its nutritional benefits and potential health advantages.

Keywords-  Millet, nutritional value, nutraceuticals.