{"id":7530,"date":"2023-01-09T17:52:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T12:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=7530"},"modified":"2024-03-12T18:36:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T13:06:35","slug":"is-ragi-good-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/is-ragi-good-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Ragi Good For Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the things that people often struggle with in diabetes is creating a diabetes diet plan<\/a> which \u00a0includes foods that don\u2019t increase your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n

And one of the popular myths is giving up atta and switching to multigrain flour or millet because it is believed to be higher in fiber content. So, let\u2019s understand if this is really the case.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out more about the nutritional value and glycemic score of ragi, understand the portion of ragi people with diabetes should add to their diet.<\/p>\n

Find out if ragi is good for diabetes, the effect it can have on blood sugar levels and overall health, and if it\u00a0has any benefits for people with diabetes.<\/p>\n

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What is Ragi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ragi<\/a> is also very commonly known as naachni, and in English, it is known as finger millet. The word \u2018millet\u2019 refers to a group of small and rounded whole grains.<\/p>\n

Ragi is brown in color and can somewhat resemble whole mustard seeds. The ragi seeds can also be powdered or ground, to make ragi ka atta or ragi flour that you can easily use in different recipes.<\/p>\n

Nutritional Value of Ragi<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As per IFCT 2017<\/a>, in a 100-gram serving of ragi, here are the nutritional elements that you can find:<\/p>\n

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Ragi Glycemic Index<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The glycaemic index of ragi for diabetes or the GI score of ragi ranges between 54 and 68.<\/p>\n

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The glycaemic index of ragi preparation will depend on whether you are using ragi as a whole grain or whether you are using ragi in the atta form.<\/p>\n

Ragi is on the medium scale of the glycaemic index score.<\/a><\/p>\n

What are the Health Benefits of eating Ragi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are various health benefits of eating ragi.<\/p>\n

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  1. Ragi is very high in fiber content, which means that it will help you feel full after consuming it. This can help prevent unhealthy hunger pangs and will help you stay feeling full till your next meal.<\/li>\n
  2. Ragi is also gluten-free and will work as a great food choice for those who are intolerant to gluten.<\/li>\n
  3. Ragi is rich in antioxidant levels. Which helps reduce oxidative stress in your body.<\/li>\n
  4. Ragi is rich in its content of magnesium and will also keep your heart healthy.<\/li>\n
  5. The amount of calcium found in ragi is good for bone health<\/li>\n
  6. Ragi is also a good source of vitamin B1 which is also known as thiamine.\u00a0 And vitamin B3 or niacin which is good for the health of your skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ways to Consume Ragi<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Adding ragi for diabetes management could be both delicious and nutritious. Here are some food made with ragi to enjoy it:<\/p>\n