Ragi, scientifically called Eleusine coracana, is an annually cultivated cereal crop, vastly found in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia, such as in Ethiopia, India And Sri Lanka. Being densely packed with a host of nutrients, ragi confers valuable health benefits such as enhancing digestion, reducing the risk of heart disease, slowing down ageing and managing diabetes.
Ragi
displays a rather impressive nutritional profile, encompassing all the
essential macronutrients - carbohydrates, fibers, fats and proteins,
along with noteworthy levels of key micronutrients - vitamins and
minerals. It has negligible levels of cholesterol and sodium, to promote
heart wellness. In addition, ragi contains considerable quantities of
vitamins C and E, to boost immune, skin and hair health.
The B
complex vitamins - thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid as well
as calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus are also found in ample
amounts in ragi flour, truly justifying its status as a wholesome
breakfast cereal and a superfood.