Ragi / Finger Millet

Ragi also called as finger millet is an extremely nutritious millet that resemble mustard seeds in appearance.

Ragi has various nutrients like carbohydrates, fibers, fats and proteins, along with noteworthy levels of key micronutrients - vitamins and minerals. It has negligible levels of cholesterol and sodium, to promote heart wellness. In addition, ragi contains considerable quantities of vitamins C and E, to boost immune, skin and hair health.

Ragi is a powerhouse of iron, serving as a boon for people who experience low haemoglobin levels in the blood, thus effectively treating anaemia. 

Sprouting some ragi grains overnight and consuming them the next morning has massive benefits for the health of pregnant and lactating women. Due to the immense iron and calcium content in ragi, it is ideal to stimulate milk production and balance hormonal activities in expecting women and young mothers.

Ragi or finger millet is consumed in the form of porridge, roti, dosa, idli, and biscuits. With a very high amount of calcium and potassium when compared to other millets or cereals, ragi is a highly nutritious food. It is rich in minerals like Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium & Zinc

 Nutritional value & Calories for Ragi (100 gm.)

Benefits:

High in Protein

Ragi has loads of Calcium

Helps for Weight Loss

Prevents Diabetes

Good for lactating Mother

Good for Anemic people