Benefits of Ragi or Finger millet

Benefits of Ragi or Finger Millet

Ragi or finger millet is widely grown as a cereal crop in Africa and Asia. t contains mainly amino acids methionine, iron and calcium. Methionine is important for growth of new blood vessels and helps to prevent psychiatric problems, asthma and allergies. Iron is essential for blood production and prevents anemia. Calcium is essential for bone development and prevents osteoporosis. It is rich in fiber and contains very less unsaturated fats helps for effective weight loss.

Major benefits are:

• helps in weight loss
• helps to prevent osteoporosis
• diabetic friendly, as it contains less carbohydrates and high in fiber
• gluten free nature and reduces allergic reactions in the body
• it is a natural relaxant and cools body
• tryptophan in ragi helps to reduce appetite
• helps to reduce cholesterol by amino acids lecithin and methionine
• consists free radicals and reduce oxidative stress
• helps to reduce sleep disorders
• helps to prevent anemia
• high levels of fiber helps in easy digestion
• it increases lactation for lactating mothers
• helps to revert skin aging by blocking premature aging. Lysine in ragi maintains collagen and supports skin tissues to make it lively and prevents wrinkles and sagging.