Whenever it comes to food, wheat bread comes into everyone's mind. Whereas in modern medicine wheat flour is said to be the root cause of many diseases. In this case, instead of wheat, you can use coarse grains like millet, ragi, jowar, amaranth and buckwheat. Today in this episode, we are going to talk about ragi rich in nutrients, the consumption of which gives amazing benefits to health. Ragi is rich in iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins B1, B3, B5 and B6. If you are thinking of the best alternative to wheat, then it cannot be any other grain other than ragi. Today, in this episode, we are going to give you information about the health benefits of consuming ragi. Let's know about it...
Weight loss aid
People can use ragi as a substitute for rice and wheat in their diet. Being gluten-free, consuming ragi is a very helpful grain for weight loss, as gluten is one of the major factors in weight gain. If you want to reduce or control your weight, then start consuming ragi today.
Aids in Diabetes Control
If you are suffering from diabetes or diabetes, then ragi as a grain is a better option for you. Compared to rice, maize or wheat, ragi is rich in high polyphenols and dietary fibre, which can help you control glucose. You can eat it from breakfast to lunch or dinner as well.
Beneficial in anemia
Ragi is also known for being rich in iron. Consuming iron improves haemoglobin, which reduces the chances of anaemia. Those people who have anaemia should follow a diet rich in iron in their diet. You can also eat ragi cookies or ragi pudding to meet iron deficiency. And this option is much better than taking iron medicines.
