Here’s why you must have the ‘highly nutritious’ ragi this summer

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It also noted that ragi has various benefits l

*reduces blood glucose levels
*anti-microbial properties
*promotes bone health
*revives skin and hair health
*repairs injured muscle tissues

How to use ragi?

FSSAI shared that ragi can be used to make rotis, dosas, cheelas, cookies, and even cakes.

Ragi is a nutritious millet (Source: Kalaiselvi Murugesan/Wikimedia Commons)

Why should you have ragi this summer?

According to Khushboo Jain Tibrewala, founder, The Health Pantry, nutritionist and diabetes educator, ragi is one of the best cereal options for Indians. “It is more alkaline than other cereals, which is why it is considered cooling and ideal for summers,” Tibrewala told indianexpress.com.

As it is a rich source of calcium, Tibrewala claimed that two ragi rotis contain the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk. “Ragi is a powerful anti-inflammatory food. It also has antioxidant compounds that can improve glycemic control in diabetics and improve overall health,” Tibrewala mentioned.

The expert further shared that in states like Tamil Nadu, one can easily find a street side beverage called “ragi koozh” in the summer months that is made using fermented ragi. “It cools down the gut and gives you instant energy. You will see similar preparations in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra,” Tibrewala added.

What more?

Craving a dessert? Ragi dates ladoo, and ragi-cocoa cakes can give your desserts a healthy twist, shared Priyanka Lulla, clinical dietitian at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

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