Ragi ...A Wonder Grain!

Ragi ... also known as millet, nachni, sollu, or sattemavu ...
• grows well without irrigation, pesticides or fertilisers
• is rich in calcium iron, protein and some rare nutrients such as methionine
• digests easily from infancy through old age, and its nutrients are highly absorbed
• costs less than wheat, rice, or dairy milk, while delivering superior nutrition

So it is no wonder that AID India and many other groups make ragi a cornerstone of health counseling programs addressing malnourishment among young children and new mothers.  See the 2008 results from Srikakulam!