HEALTHY FOOD

Finger millet is a traditional grain that is popular in sri lanka because of its nutritional value. It is called kurakkan in sinhala and tamil. Vitamin B, iron and calcium are all present in adundance in finger millet.Its is also rich in dietary fibre and helps in easy digestion. Therefore it is an excellent remedy.for constipaton as it acts as a natural laxative it is low in tat content but rich in carbohydrates which makes it good for people who are overweight. The digestion process of finger millet is slow and therefore help in keeping the blood sugarate low level. As a result it has become a favourite food among diabetic patients. This wholesome grain is made info porridge, idli, pittu, rotti, hoppers and bread in various regions. it is increasingly becoming popular as a bakery product and recently its demand has increased considerably as people have become aware of its health benefits. Organically grown finger millet is healthier and safer to eat as there are no harmful chemicals used in growing it. in sri lanka, it is grown in Anuradapura, Kagalla, Moneragala, Hambanthota, Rathnapura, Nuwaraeliya, Ampara, Badulla and Jaffna districts. It is a hardy crop that is well adapted to arid highland areas in Africa and Asia. The crop is now grown on a larger scale in India. It grows best in an environment with medium rainfull, an annual temperature range of 11oC to 27oC and a soil of pH range of 5.0 to 8.2 it is a crop that has great potential if promoted as a healthy food.

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