RAGI

One of the most nutritious and beneficial millet to our body is Ragi, the Finger Millet. It has a very good nutritive value of  7.3g Protein, 1.4g Fat, 72g Carbohydrates, 344mg Calcium, 3.6g Fibre, 3.9mg Iron, 1.1mg Niacin, 0.42mg Thiamin,0.19mg Riboflavin, 283mg Phosphorus, 18.3microgram Folic acid, 42microgram Carotene per 100g of the millet. Ragi is consumed as roti, dosa, idli, porridge, mudde ( balls), biscuits, malt drink, pancakes, custard ..etc. Sprouting Ragi increases the bio-availability of its Iron to 88%. You know the Calcium, Protein and Iron content of Ragi is comparitively higher than cow's milk! It also provides some of the Essential amino acids ( Methionone, Valine, Iso leucine, Threonine & Tryptophan ) to our body.

SPROUTED RAGI

The Health benefits of Finger Millet includes,

• helps to lose weight
• reduces blood sugar level
• increases haemoglobin level
• helps in bone development
• provides good quality protein
• lowers blood cholesterol level
• improves Gastro-intestinal function
• reduces risk of cancer
• helps to over-come malnutrition
• cools your tummy
• reduces risk of hyper tension and stroke
• natural relaxant
• fights anxiety, insomnia and depression.

NOTE:  High intake of Ragi may increase the oxalic acid content in your body and is not advisable for people with urinary calculi.