Refined flour is produced by removing fiber and nutrients to improve shelf life and texture. While this makes baking easier, it reduces nutritional value significantly. Millets retain their natural structure, making them nutritionally superior.

Cookies made with refined flour digest quickly, often leading to energy fluctuations and hunger soon after consumption. Millet-based cookies digest more slowly, supporting better satiety and metabolic balance.

The difference is not only nutritional but functional. Millets support gut health and steady energy, while refined flour often requires added sugars and fats to compensate for lost flavor.

Understanding this distinction helps consumers make informed snack choices that support long-term health rather than short-term convenience.