Ragi to Have Stronger Bones: A Natural Cure to Osteoporosis

 

Ragi to Have Stronger Bones: A Natural Cure to Osteoporosis 

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Introduction 

Have you heard the name of nachni or finger millet? We know it as ragi in India and it has been tried and tested over the ages to be a super healthy grain especially giving stronger bones.

Ragi is a natural, cost effective, and easy remedy that promotes the health of our bones, especially in case we have osteoporosis or we wish to avert it. 

What is Osteoporosis? 

Osteoporosis is the condition in which bones are weak, thin and are easily broken. It predominantly happens to older individuals and in most cases women past menopause. It does not take a major fall or bump to cause fracture. 

Personal Note: We understood how important bone health is when my aunt fractured her wrist in a light fall. It is then that we came across the strength of ragi in our family food.  

The Great Reasons Why Ragi is Good to Your Bones

So how is ragi a superfood to your bones? Let us find out. 

Ragi versus other Sources of Calcium: Comparison Chart  

       Food Item                             calium per 100g 
  • Ragi (finger millet)             344 mg 
  • Milk                                    125mg
  • Yogurt (Curd)                     85 mg
  • Almonds                             264 mg
  • Fresh Spinach                     99 mg        
Ragi smashes milk and other vegetative sources of calcium! 

Ragi Advantages to the Bones

  • High in Calcium-It is one of the most significant plant based sources of Calcium
  • Highly Ingestible-Bioavailable, all natural and therefore easily utilized by the body
  • Natural and Free of Cost- There are no side effects or chemicals of pills Natalie Munoz
  • Benefits every age category- Suitable to kids, adults, old age as well as post-menopausal women  

Ragi vs Supplements: Which one is good? 

In Ragi Vs Calcium Supplements 
Factor -                         Ragi (Natural)                        
Calcium -                      Whole food, vegetable             
Side Effects -                 Nil                                            
Other Nutrients -            Fibre, Protein, Iron                  
Safe and sustainable -    Long-Term Use                         

Factor                        -  Synthetic Calcium Pills
Calcium                     -  Chemical compound
Side Effects               -  Probable bloating/constipation
Other Nutrients          -  Normally calcium just
Safe and sustainable   - Requires a physician oversight

Ragi is not only calcium, it is a full food.

Science and Expert Words 

Research indicates that ragi is used to boost manual density because it has a lot of calcium. 

According to nutritionists recommended:               

⦁ After-menopausal women

⦁ Children at developmental stage              

⦁ Elderly

⦁ Individuals with bone fracture healing 

Extra Bone Health Tips

This is how you can achieve the best results-along with consumption of ragi: 

Tip :Why It helps 

  • Sunlight (Vitamin D) -  absorb calcium
  • Physical activity (walking, yoga) - Proves bone strength in a natural way
  • Do not use excessive amounts of salt / caffeine - Stops the loss of calcium
  • No drinking or smoking heavy -Graduates the risk of being damaged in the bones

Last Word: Love Your Bones 

Ragi is such a superfood magical Indian food which has an enormous output in its little package. It is cheap, natural and accommodates to nearly any diet. 

Now in case you want to prevent osteoporosis or seek natural ways to support your bones-ragi is an intelligent and easy decision.    





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