Eating bajra provides us with disease fighting phytochemicals that lower cholesterol, antioxidants, plenty of fibre, folate, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, vitamins-E and B-complex, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. It is a gluten free grain. It is noted for its high iron content.
Bajra has some medicinal properties when bread is eaten with honey in the morning. It is specially effective for bleeding piles, epilepsy, insomnia, impotency, high blood pressure, diabetes and tuberculosis.
It is easily digestible and has the lowest probability of causing allergic reactions.
Bajra, being gluten free, is a very good food choice for those suffering from celiac disease who cannot tolerate gluten.
It is highly effective and recommended for cases of severe constipation and stomach ulcers.
The presence of phytic acid and niacin in bajra helps in lowering the cholesterol.
Being rich in fiber content , bajra is good for diabetics, keeping the glucose levels normal.
This whole grain supports weight loss as the high fiber content leads to a feeling of fullness for a prolonged period of time.
It is helpful in maintaining cardiovascular health and in acidity problems.
Excessive eating of these grains causes high uric acid deposits in the system. So people with kidney and rheumatic diseases should should use it with care.