Benefits of Finger millet or Ragi (Eleusine coracana )
Ragi (Finger millet) is important cereal
which is an outstanding source of protein.
Ragi or finger millet contains
amino acids, B vitamins, folic acid, calcium and potassium. Finger Millet
contains amino acids namely Threonine, Tryptophan, Isoleucine, Valine and
Methionoine. Ragi is good source of iron and helps to increase haemoglobin in
blood. Ragi also contains dietary fibres and polyphenol. Ragi or finger millet
is very good for diabetes patients due to polypyhnol and dietary fibres which make
ragi cereal anti-diabetic, antioxidant and antimicrobial. Ragi is gluten free
low fat cereal. Being low in fat and gluten free it helps to have low calories
consumption.
Ragi helps to loss weight:
Many people prefer to eat ragi
cereal when they are on diet .Dietary Fibres in ragi controls excessive
appetite. Due to the fact that ragi is low fat cereal we consume fewer calories
and loss weight.
Ragi helps to lowers Blood Cholesterol:
Essential amino acids contain in
finger millet or Ragi helps to lower cholesterol levels in body. Ragi cereals
remove excess fat from the liver and control lever fat formation which low down
the cholesterol level in the body.
Ragi helps to protect against cancer:
Ragi also helps to protect you
against cancer and atherosclerosis
Ragi for bones and muscles:
Ragi is very good for bones and
muscles calcium of ragi of finger millet helps in bone development and reduces
bones fractures risks. Ragi helps in repairing
tissues, metabolism and muscle coordination due high amino acids in
it.
Ragi for Anemia patients:
Ragi is very good for anemia. It
increase haemoglobin levels in blood due to iron consumption
Ragi for diabetics:
Regular consumption of ragi cereal
or finger millet controls diabetes or blood sugar levels. Diets based on whole
finger millet have lower glycemic response which lowers ability to raise blood
sugar.
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