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Finger Millet - ( Ragi )
This coarse grain is one of the understated coarse grains which has immense health benefits.
The grain is very famous in South India and is gradually gaining popularity in North in the form of Multi-grain flours. It can be easily mixed with wheat flour ( 7:3 ratio, Wheat being higher) to be included in your daily diet.
The Nutritional Benefits of Ragi can be enumerated as below:
Rich in Calcium: No other cereal comes close to Ragi when it comes to calcium content. Including it in your daily diet by mixing with regular flour can prevent osteoporosis in adults and bone development in children.
Helps in Weight loss: The fat content in Ragi is very Low. It also contains an amino acid which helps in reducing appetite
High in Fibre content: It contains high dietary fiber which aids in digestion, prevents over-eating and makes you feel full for a longer span of time
Reduces cholesterol: The amino acids present in Ragi helps in decreasing the cholesterol levels of your body by getting rid of excess fat in the liver
Aids Diabetics: Ragi helps in restraining the build of glucose level and thereby helps in reducing sugar level.
Battles Anemia: Ragi is an excellent source of natural iron. Patients of anemia and low hemoglobin levels can begin to include Ragi in their diets as a domestic remedy.
Natural relaxant: The ample amount of amino acids and antioxidants in Ragi help the body relax naturally. Common ailments like anxiety, insomnia, headaches and depression can be battled with Ragi.
Gluten-free: People with celiac disease or followers of the gluten-free diet can incorporate Ragi into their daily consumption as it is completely free of gluten.
Excellent baby food: In Southern India, where Ragi is widely consumed, babies as old as 28 days are fed ragi porridge at their christening. It is believed that Ragi promotes better digestion. The high calcium and iron content is useful for the bone growth and overall development of the infant.
Health Benifits :
1. Mandua or finger millet's has a very low glycemic index thus making its digestion process slow and helping in keeping the blood sugar levels at a constant ratio. It is a highly respected food amongst diabetes patients.
2. Thiamine, iron and calcium are all present in abundance in finger millet's.
3. Finger millet's are also rich in dietary fiber hence help in easy digestion.
4. They are also an excellent remedy for constipation as they act as natural laxatives.
5. Finger millet's are low in fat content but rich in carbohydrates hence are good for people who are obese.
Generally finger millet's are made into flour and their chapattis are eaten with curry. It has a very pleasant taste.
It is increasingly becoming popular as a bakery product and recently its demand has increased considerably due to people getting educated about its rich health benefits.
Organically grown finger millet's are healthier and safer to eat as there are no harmful chemical fertilizers or pesticides used in growing them hence they can be eaten with a free mind.
The world has stood up and taken note of the benefits of organic farming due to the conventional farming methods failure to prevent deadly diseases and other health conditions.