Foxmillets (Foxtail) are high in calories, giving strength and energy for farmers to work actively in fields. Foxtail is a vegan food and also gluten free cereal. Foxtail is rich in proteins, and low in fat. It has good amount of fiber content, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates. It does not have sugar in any form so foxtail millet is a diabetic food. Unlike rice, foxtail millet releases glucose steadily without affecting the metabolism of the body.