What are the benefits of eating foxtail Millet?

Finger Millet also known as Ragi

• It is

1. High-protein
2. High-mineral
3. 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

1. Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Insomnia
4. Migraines
5. Blood pressure
6. Liver disorders
7. Asthma
8. Heart weakness
9. 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.