Breaking Up with Rice Flour: A Love Letter to Millets

Because sometimes, love means walking away from the fluffiest, most deceptive carbs. Dear Rice Flour, We had a good run. You were there in my childhood dosas, in those melt-in-the-mouth mom-made snacks, even in my gluten-free phase (remember that?). But lately… I’ve been thinking. This thing we have? It’s not working anymore. It’s not me. It’s definitely you. We Need to Talk About Your Red Flags You seemed harmless, even healthy — after all, you weren’t maida. But you’re still a refined carb in disguise. And while you looked like the “better” option, you: Shot up my blood sugar faster than a double espresso Gave me zero fiber Left me hangry 30 minutes later Didn’t bring much to the table (nutritionally speaking) In short: You’re all fluff, no substance. And I’m finally seeing through the smooth, white façade. Then… Millets Walked In Unlike you, Rice Flour, millets weren’t trying to impress. They were quiet. Earthy. Understated. The kind of carbs you could bring home to your gut. And boy, did they deliver: Fiber for days – goodbye snack attacks Natural protein – hi, muscles Low glycemic index – energy that lasts Micronutrients like magnesium, iron & zinc – actual brain food They’re not trying to be trendy. They just are. And that’s the kind of nourishment I need. Millets Don’t Just Fill You — They Fuel You. Foxtail. Little. Barnyard. Finger. Sorghum. They sound like indie bands and taste like comfort. But they work hard behind the scenes: stabilizing blood sugar, improving digestion, boosting satiety. They're indigenous. They're resilient. They're ours. And they don’t ghost you after one good meal. Let’s Not Make It Awkward. I’m not saying I’ll never see you again, Rice Flour. Maybe we’ll bump into each other at a wedding or in a nostalgic bite of idiyappam. But I’m done pretending you’re good for me when you’re not. Because I’ve found a better kind of love — one that doesn’t leave me bloated, tired, or crashing mid-day. Dear Millets, Thank you for being the real deal. Thank you for showing up — with nutrients, with flavor, with purpose. You’re not a rebound. You’re the upgrade. Here’s to clean eating, sustained energy, and snacks that actually love me back. With all my heart and a stocked pantry, Me PS: If you’re ready to leave that toxic refined-carb relationship too, Natible’s millet-powered snacks are waiting to welcome you — with flavor, fiber, and full-on feel-good vibes. Let’s just say... we’ve moved on. And we’re not looking back.