Finger Millet also known as Ragi
- It is
- High-protein
- High-mineral
- Fiber-rich cereal.
- Finger millet is rich in potassium, which helps in kidney and heart health.
- Finger millet is rich in calcium, which helps in bone and tooth health.
- It is recommended for a variety of conditions, including
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
- Blood pressure
- Liver disorders
- Asthma
- Heart weakness
- Lactating mothers who are unable to produce milk.
- Finger Millet is known as a miracle grain for weight reduction.
- It contains almost 22% fiber, making it ideal for weight reduction.
- Bioactive compounds, antioxidan ts, and other beneficial nutrients help in weight loss.
- The ICMR-NHIMN recommends consuming 270 gms of cereals including millets every day.
- If you consume millets, then you can consume approximately 1/3 of the recommended amount.
People with kidney stones, urinary calculi, etc. should not consume finger millets.