It has high amounts of calcium, which is highly absorbable.

It is good for post menopause woman. It prevents breast cancer.

It is good for liver.

The fibre prevents excessive secretion of bile juice and thus prevents gall stone formation.

Good for heart health and controlling cholesterol levels.

It boosts immunity and has ant aging properties.

Among all the millets this one is the most recommended for preventing cancer.

It has almost 9% fibre. Kodo millet has the power to purify blood and mitigate blood related diseases like anemia, beneficial to manage platelet levels.

It not only improves white blood cell levels and improving immunity but also balances the immune cells during allergic reactions.

Kodo millet has the reputation to clean the blood of even a poison ingested person.

People having high creatinine and kidney related problems are advised to consume this millet.

It is beneficial for post-menopausal women, managing high cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, and diabetes, preventing cancer, treating inflammation.

Regular consumption also improves the nervous system.

This millet is actually a seed and not a cereal and is one among the fastest grown millet, cultivated in Uttaranchal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Apart from being a source of protein, carbohydrate, it also has the highest amount of iron and zinc and is a very good source of iron for anemic patients. Having a very low carbohydrate content and low GI it’s highly recommended for diabetic patients.

Little millet is most recommended for problems related to reproductive organs like PCOD, low sperm count, infertility.

It is also beneficial for hormone related disorders like hypo/hyper thyroidism.

Little millet is high in protein and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA).

The antioxidants present in them prevent and manage diabetes, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and inflammation diseases in addition to cancer, cataract and managing obesity.

It is also a great baby food.

Pearl millet is highly nutritious, with 8–19% protein, low starch, high fiber (1.2 g/100 g). It has higher mineral content (iron and zinc) than compared to our other common staples, rice and wheat.

It also has significant amounts of antioxidants to combat the free radicles.

Health Benefits

·      Low Glycemic index — Helps control blood sugar levels.

·      100% Gluten Free — good for gluten intolerant people.

·      High Dry Insoluble Fiber — Keeps your digestive tract clean

·      Reduces risk of heart attacks and lowers cholestrol levels

·      High in antioxidants.

·      Helps in weight loss & controls obesity.

·      Reduces gastric problems.

·      Rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6, folic acid, calcium and other mierals.

·      Increases vitality.

Ragi contains about 70% carbohydrates, 5–8% protein, 15-18% dietary fiber and 2.5–3.5% minerals. It also has considerable amounts of Vitamin C and E to boost immune system and keep hair and skin healthy.

• Regular consumption of finger millet can improve your bone health.
• Itincreases satiety and keeps you fuller for a longer time.
• Finger millet keeps you warmduring winters.
• Tryptophan present in finger millet helps to ease depression, insomnia and anxiety.
• Finger milletis a great source of iron making it ideal for people with anemia. It is easily digestible and thus is a good first food for babies.
• It reduces risks of heart diseases.
• Slows down the process of aging due to the presence of antioxidants.
• It is recommended to manage diabetes.