Did you know - The common English name of Ragi is finger millet, owing to the appearance of the head of the grain comprising five spikes and thus, resembling the five fingers attached to the palm of the hand.
Ragi has an impressive nutrition profile, including all four macronutrients - carbohydrates, fibers, fats, and proteins - as well as significant levels of micronutrients - vitamins and minerals. There is little cholesterol or sodium in it, thus promoting heart health. Moreover, ragi contains substantial amounts of vitamins C and E, which boost the immune system, as well as the health of the skin and hair.
Also found in ragi flour are the B complex vitamins thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid, as well as calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, which makes it an ideal breakfast cereal.
Incorporate this nourishing food crop, as sprouted seeds or in the form of ragi flour, to effortlessly prepare standard Indian recipes like rotis, dosas and halwas, to obtain the wonderful benefits it provides for both, physical and mental health.