FINGER MILLET FLOUR (RAGI FLOUR)

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Profile: Millet is a global staple grain. All millet varieties have similar health benefits. Finger millet is popular since it's easy to grow and versatile as a food.

Finger millet has been utilized for centuries throughout Africa and Asia. Bread, beer, and cereal use it. Finger millet is sold at health food stores and large supermarkets across the US as a wheat or grain replacement.

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Advantages

Finger millet's vitamins, minerals, and fiber are healthy. Finger millet's potassium helps your kidneys and heart. Potassium helps nerves send impulses, allowing your brain and muscles to perform efficiently.

Finger millet is rich in B vitamins, which help in brain function and cell division. B vitamins reduce weariness.
Finger millet's health benefits include:

Wellness

Finger millet lowers heart disease risk. Finger millet is high in fiber, which helps lower "bad" cholesterol that can cause atherosclerosis. Soluble fiber absorbs cholesterol before it enters the bloodstream, lowering cholesterol naturally. Millet raises "good" cholesterol and lowers blood triglycerides. Millet may help prevent heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels.

diabetic

Low-GI finger millet. It has less simple sugars and more complex carbs, which are harder to digest. Low-glycemic foods reduce blood sugar spikes after meals. Eating millet instead of high-GI items like white wheat flour can help diabetics manage blood sugar.

Digestion

Finger millet's fiber aids digestion. Insoluble fiber is "prebiotic," meaning it supports gut microorganisms. Prebiotics like millet fiber help maintain healthy digestive flora. Fiber reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Nutrition

Finger millet is rich in niacin, which is involved in 400 enzyme activities. Niacin keeps skin, blood, and organs healthy. Niacin is a popular micronutrient supplement.

Measurements

Millet is calorie-dense like most grains. Moderate millet consumption can help you lose weight. One serving is 1 cup cooked millet. Pay careful to how much millet you use to calculate calories.

Getting Ready for Finger Millet

There are numerous varieties of millet available. You may buy various types of millet in supermarkets and health food stores, including dried, ground, and puffed varieties.
Similar to rice or quinoa, dried millet is prepared by cooking. Both puffed millet and ground millet can be used in place of puffed rice and wheat flour, respectively. Most diets benefit from adding finger millet. Here are a few methods for savoring finger millet:

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**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.