Powdered Ragi (Finger Millet) (Nachni)

Powdered Finger millet Can be used for snacks like pokada, breakfast/dinner recipes like aadai, dosa, kali, puttu, idiyappam, and also we may make it as porridge.

• Finger millet is an excellent source of natural calcium which helps in strengthening bones for growing children and aging people. Regular consumption of finger millet is good for bone health and keeps diseases such as osteoporosis at bay and could reduce the risk of fracture.
  
• It is now established that phytates, polyphenols, and tannins can contribute to the antioxidant activity of millet foods, which is an important factor in health, aging, and metabolic diseases.
• Finger millet's phytochemicals help in slowing the digestion process. This helps in controlling blood sugar levels in a condition of diabetes. It has been found that a finger millet-based diet helps diabetics as it contains higher fiber than rice and wheat. Also, the study found that a diet based on whole finger millet has a lower glycemic response i.e. lower ability to increase blood sugar levels. This is due to the presence of factors in finger millet flour that lower digestibility and absorption of starch.
• Because of its high nutritional content ragi flour is recommended as a weaning food, especially in the southern parts of India.
• Finger millet is a very good source of natural Iron and its consumption helps in the recovery of Anemia. Ragi-based foods are highly suited for expectant mothers and the elderly due to their high calcium and iron content.
• Finger millet consumption helps in relaxing the body naturally. It is beneficial in conditions of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It is also useful for migraines.
• Green ragi (finger millet) is recommended for conditions of blood pressure, liver disorders, asthma, and heart weakness. Green ragi is also recommended for lactating mothers in conditions of lack of milk production.
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