Functional, Phytochemical and Processing Properties of Proso Millet (Panicum milaceum. L)- A Potential Nutri Millet

An eyeshot on the role of Millets in healthy lifestyle - A Literary Review

“…Hence, Ragi based foods for breakfast activates the digestive juices and ensures complete assimilation of nutrients found in Ragi, which are absorbed into the bloodstream and transferred to vital organs. [13] Ragi for bone health Finger millet is a good source of natural calcium that strengthen bones and lower the risk of bone fracture and keeps the disease like osteoporosis at bay. It helps in the development of bones in growing children and ageing people.…”

“…Its digestion is very slow and its fiber content controls the excessive food consumption. [13] Side effects of Ragi Ragi on a regular basis can be tolerated by most healthy individual and even by those who are overweight or diabetic patients. But Ragi should be avoided to those persons who are suffering from kidney complications as it has high calcium content and lead to more urinary calculi or kidney stones in the body.…”

“…But Ragi should be avoided to those persons who are suffering from kidney complications as it has high calcium content and lead to more urinary calculi or kidney stones in the body. [13]…”

“…Also, it has more fiber content as compared to wheat and rice, and has a slow glycemic response, i.e., lower ability to increase blood sugar levels which lower the digestibility and absorption of starch. [13] evidenced the reduction in blood glucose level in type 2 diabetes on using multi millet therapeutic food which contain foxtail millet too. [14] Also based on its Guna, Asthibhagna and Bhagnasandhankrit Karma, it can be indicated in Amavata.…”