Ragi Millet Rice / கேழ்வரகு அரிசி

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Health Benefits of Ragi:
High Protein: …
Natural Weight Loss Agent: …
Prevents your Skin from Ageing: …
Ragi is Good for your Hair: …
Ragi has loads of Calcium: …
Increases Production of Mothers Milk: …
Ragi Keeps you Relaxed: …
Prevents Colon Cancer: Health Benefits of Ragi
Let’s have a look at how the Ragi nutrition content affects your body-
1. Rich in protein
Ragi is an excellent vegan source of protein. 100gms of Ragi provides 13gm of protein.
2. Rich in Calcium
100gms of Ragi is enough for fulfilling 49% of our body’s daily calcium needs. Along with calcium,
Ragi also contains phosphorus, which works with calcium to strengthen your bones and teeth.
Regular consumption of Ragi helps keep osteoporosis at bay and reduces the risk of fracture. Ragi helps in recovery of anaemia too!
3. Rich in Iron
Ragi is a very good source of natural iron. Ragi based foods are highly suited for pregnant and lactating mothers and elderly too due to its high calcium and iron content.
4. Rich in Antioxidants
Ragi is loaded with antioxidants which help your body to fight against the free radicals and thus slow down the ageing process. Antioxidants also help reduce the risk of Cancer considerably.

5. Good for Diabetics
Ragi is rich in Magnesium content. Magnesium lowers our body’s insulin resistance and thus helps maintain blood sugar levels.
6. Gluten free
Ragi, being gluten free, is an excellent option for people with Gluten sensitive enteropathy or celiac disease. Also, it is a widely consumed grain for those who are fitness freaks or ones who are looking to make healthy food choices.
7. Great for Digestion
Ragi is rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre. This fibre helps keep us full for longer hours, thus relieving constipation.
8. Ragi helps in relaxing the body naturally. It is beneficial for conditions like blood pressure, anxiety, depression, migraines, liver disorders, asthma and heart weakness.
9. An excellent weaning food
Because of high nutritional content, Ragi is considered as an excellent weaning food. It is the first fed cereal to infants.
10. Good for hair
Ragi helps prevent hair loss. Ragi is also said to prevent pre mature greying of hair. This is usually caused due to oxidation of tissues, and the antioxidants present in
Ragi will effectively prevent the damage to tissues, thereby reducing grey hair possibility.