Description
Finger millet is a gluten free cereal, which is rich in Vitamin D, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and several essential amino acids.
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.
