Millet or Ragi as commonly known is regularly used in the South kitchens. It's in fact the staple diet in many villages across South India. People down South draw their strength heavily through consumption of Ragi porridge (kanji) or Ragi balls which is quite popular there. Here are some reasons why you must include ragi in your diet - Ragi is rich in calcium. Instead of popping a pill, you can as well substitute that with ragi kanji. Boil a glass of water, put a spoon of ragi flour into boiling water, add a little salt and let it cool. Drink it with a pinch of salt and butter milk. This willnot just cool your body, but also gives you strength and cools your body. - Ragi is best for weight loss. Make ragi balls and substitute this for rice. You will soon notice the difference. - Ragi cherry is one of the best semi-solid foods that you give your kid before you get him used to solid food. It's the best baby food in India to give make kids strong. - Ragi is also a rich source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol level. - Ragi is best food for weight control, diabetes and a cooling the body. - Some ragi recipes you can try include - dosa, vermicili, kanji, malt, ragi balls, roti. With its cost-effectiveness, ragi is definitely a health food. Speak to your granny and am sure she will come up with more suggestions!