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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Ragi, also known as finger millet, is a whole grain rich in fiber, calcium, and iron, cultivated mainly in India and Africa.
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Traditionally used in Indian villages, ragi is now trending in urban diets due to its health benefits and gluten-free nature.
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Nutritionists now call it a superfood, it’s gaining popularity in fitness and diabetic diets across India.
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It provides 364 mg calcium per 100g, great for bones, especially for kids and women.
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– Calories: 321 kcal – Protein: 7.1g – Calcium: 364mg – Fiber: 11.1g – Iron: 4.6mg
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With such a good delivery of fiber content, it helps improve digestion, prevent constipation, and control blood sugar spikes.
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Being a gluten free grain, it is ideal for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
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It is low in fat, high in fiber, which helps keep you full longer, and keeps a check on your calorie intake overall too.
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Being a versatile grain, ragi can be incorporated in many ways in your routine as Ragi dosa, porridge, ragi roti, or even ragi malt, making it a delicious choice too.
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Ragi is not a trend, it’s a tradition reimagined. Add this ancient grain to your plate for modern health.Once a humble millet, now a healthy superstar.
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