{"id":430,"date":"2023-10-05T05:49:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T05:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodyboosters.net\/diet-and-nutrition\/7-super-wow-benefits-of-ragi-and-how-to-consume-it\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T05:49:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T05:49:53","slug":"7-super-wow-benefits-of-ragi-and-how-to-consume-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bodyboosters.net\/diet-and-nutrition\/7-super-wow-benefits-of-ragi-and-how-to-consume-it\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Super Wow Benefits Of Ragi And How To Consume It"},"content":{"rendered":"
Coming from a South Indian family makes you so familiar with ragi that you\u0092d almost shun it as a regular, not-so-great food from your kitchen. Finger millet or ragi has been a very sought after choice in many households. Though, for generations, ragi has been present in Indian kitchens, it has sadly ended up being an unappreciated hero. And with so much hype of the other millets, this one is somehow ignored! Well, for all those of you who believe ragi is nothing but another rural staple, you\u0092d be surprised at the benefits it brings to you. What makes ragi so good? Why should you consider having it? What sets it apart from the other millets? Well, this millet variety is packed with goodness and offers oodles of benefits including weight management. Read on to find out more about ragi and how you can conveniently include it in your everyday diet.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Powerhouse of calcium:\u00a0<\/b>Ragi is one of the very few vegan<\/a> sources of calcium<\/a> and the content is higher than any other cereal. So, osteoporosis is not even getting close to you with this millet. Since ragi is also recommended for children<\/a>, including it in their diet will ensure stronger bones and teeth in their growing up days.<\/span><\/p>\n Fiber rich:\u00a0<\/b>Ragi has more dietary fiber<\/a> as compared to rice and other grains. This makes ragi a great aid for digestion related problems. With ragi you also avoid overeating as it helps you stay fuller for longer thus, curbing appetite<\/a> too. The polyphenol content in ragi is known to also lower glycemic response in diabetic patients.<\/span><\/p>\n Amino Acids:<\/b> Amino acids like lecithin and methionine are responsible for reducing cholesterol levels as they help the liver get rid of extra fat<\/a>. Also tryptophan, another amino acid, helps in suppressing appetite.<\/span><\/p>\n Iron and Vitamin C:<\/b> The iron<\/a> content in ragi is great to treat anemia and improve lower haemoglobin levels. This natural iron source also has some amounts of Vitamin C which helps in faster absorption of iron.<\/span><\/p>\n Absolutely gluten free:<\/b> Unlike all the other cereals, ragi is absolutely gluten free. Meaning people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity can consume this without any fear.<\/span><\/p>\n Aids weight loss:<\/b> Ragi is extremely filling. It\u0092s fat content is far lower than all the other cereals and this fat is good (unsaturated) fat. Anybody who\u0092s trying to lose weight can pick ragi as a very viable option to replace rice and wheat. Of course, the amino acids are going to help your weight loss plan further.<\/span><\/p>\n Natural antidepressant:<\/b> Studies have shown that consuming ragi on daily basis helps in dealing with conditions like insomnia<\/a>, anxiety<\/a>, and depression<\/a>. Also the amino acids present in ragi work as a natural relaxant. Ragi could also be very beneficial for people with regular migraine attacks.<\/span>So these were some of the amazing benefits of ragi. Read on to find some interesting recipes of how you could include ragi in your everyday diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n You May Also Like:\u00a0Everything You Need To Know About Indian Keto Diet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Ingredients: For Sweet: For Salty: Ingredients: Ingredients: Method:<\/b><\/p>\n Note: You could also finely chop and add your favourite veggies (capsicum, carrot, etc)<\/span><\/p>\n Ingredients:Superpowers of ragi:<\/b><\/h2>\n
Ragi Kanji (Sweet and Salty)<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/b>Ragi flour \u2013 1\/4 cup
<\/span>Water \u2013 1 1\/2 cups<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b>Milk \u2013 1\/2 cup
<\/span>Sugar \u2013 as per your taste
<\/span>Cardamom powder \u2013 1 pinch<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b>Butter milk \u2013 1 cup
<\/span>Green Chilli \u2013 1 (chopped)
<\/span>Curry leaves \u2013 a few
<\/span>Mustard seeds \u2013 1\/2 teaspoon
<\/span>Asafoetida \u2013 a pinch
<\/span>Salt \u2013 as per your taste
<\/span>Oil \u2013 1 teaspoon<\/span>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n\n
Apple Ragi Halwa<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/b>Ragi flour \u2013 4 tablespoons
<\/span>Apple \u2013 1 large (peeled, cored, and chopped)
<\/span>Water \u2013 1 cup
<\/span>Ghee or Oil \u2013 2 teaspoons
<\/span>Sugar \u2013 as per your taste<\/span>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n\n
Ragi rotti<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/b>Ragi flour \u2013 1 cup
<\/span>Cumin seeds \u2013 1\/2 teaspoon
<\/span>Onion \u2013 1 (peeled and chopped)
<\/span>Green chillies \u2013 2 (finely chopped)
<\/span>Coconut \u2013 1 tablespoon (grated)
<\/span>Coriander leaves \u2013 a handful (chopped)
<\/span>Water \u2013 as needed
<\/span>Oil \u2013 as needed
<\/span>Salt \u2013 as per your taste<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Ragi Upittu (upma)<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/b>Coarsely ground ragi flour \u2013 1 cup
<\/span>Oil \u2013 2 tablespoons
<\/span>Onions \u2013 2 (peeled and chopped)
<\/span>Ginger \u2013 1 teaspoon (peeled and grated)
<\/span>Green chillies \u2013 3 (finely chopped)
<\/span>Curry leaves \u2013 2 strings (separated)
<\/span>Mustard seeds \u2013 1\/2 teaspoon
<\/span>Cumin seeds \u2013 1\/2 teaspoon
<\/span>Asafoetida \u2013 a pinch
<\/span>Chana Dal \u2013 1 teaspoon
<\/span>Urad Dal \u2013 1 teaspoon
<\/span>Groundnuts \u2013 3 tablespoons
<\/span>Water \u2013 2-3 cups
<\/span>Coriander leaves \u2013 a handful (chopped for garnishing)<\/span>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n\n