The number of people suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid, blood cholesterol and heart problems is increasing day by day. Due to this, people are gradually paying attention to health.
What kind of food is good for health? What kind of food is harmful..? Discussions are going on. Through these discussions it is concluded that millets are the best of all. That’s why there is a good demand for snacks in the market now. Snacks such as ragu, sajjas, udala, samala, arikes and korras are now seen in every house.
These are the benefits..
1.Snacks
Snacks may look small but they are a mine of nutrients. These snacks are rich in essential nutrients like proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
2.Good carbohydrates
The presence of good carbohydrates in snacks also helps in digestion control. Consuming snacks can make you feel full for a long time. So you will not feel hungry soon. It keeps the weight under control.
3.Whole grains
Especially snacks like Finger millet and Pearl Millet also help in bone growth. It provides a good solution for joint problems.
Experts advise people suffering from joint problems not to consume grains. Because they are high in starch. But snacks can be taken freely. Because they contain essential nutrients for bone strengthening.
Finger millets and Pearl Millets have anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces inflammation in the joints. As a result, the joint pains are reduced.
Finger millets are rich in calcium. One hundred grams of ragu contains 244 milligrams of calcium. Hence, the risk of bone loss and fracture is reduced.
Phosphorus percentage is high in clothes. It along with calcium helps to strengthen the bones. 100 grams of sajjas contain 42 milligrams of calcium and 296 milligrams of phosphorus.
Experts suggest that it is good to include Finger millets and Pearl Millets in the diet, which have so many health benefits. Bread can be made with Finger millets and Pearl Millets flour. You can drink it with Finger millets. If some jaggery is added to Finger millets java, even children like to drink it.