Ragi millet is widely cultivated in India and some African regions. It is a resilient crop that can flourish at high altitudes and resist harsh weather, making it suitable for Indian's climatic.
Ragi is a staple food in South India and it has long been used in traditional Indian cooking. It is known by various names including Ragi, Nachni, Marua and Finger Millet.
Ragi is naturally Gluten-free and is a nutrient and micronutrient-dense whole grain. Hence, this traditional grain has been gaining popularity in the urban setup. With rising health awareness, more and more people are now including ragi as nutritious flour in their meals.
Here is a list of amazing benefits that this superfood Ragi has to offer for your health:
- Stronger Bones and Teeth: Ragi is one of the richest natural sources of Calcium. A 100 gm serving of Ragi contains more calcium (330-350 mg/100 gm) than any other grain. This is 3 times that in 100 gm milk. Calcium supports strong bones and is good for:
- People who are Lactose Intolerant or Gluten intolerant can eat Ragi for getting their daily dose of calcium.
- It is good for lactating mothers as calcium is important for both mother and the child
- Growing Children need more calcium for the strong development of their bones
- Women in the age group of 19-50 years need approx 18 mg of Daily Iron Intake and men need 8 mg.
- Take Iron with Vitamin C for maximum absorption by the body.
You can consume it in the form of Roti, Dosa, Idli and Upma. Mix it with your regular flours or replacing other flours with ragi to prepare your favourite dishes.
At Only Fresh Staples, we prepare Ragi/Nachni Atta using the finest quality 100% Whole Ragi. It is Stone Ground which helps retain Nutrients, Oils and Fibre.
Order your Fresh Ragi Atta from Only Fresh Staples today and get the benefits of this protein-dense, nutrient-rich millet.
