Kodo Millet (Kodon/Varagu): The Digestive Wonder Grain
🔬 Scientific Name: Paspalum scrobiculatum
🌍 Common Names Worldwide:
🇮🇳 Indian Languages:
Hindi: कोदन (Kodon)
Tamil: வரகு (Varagu)
Telugu: అరికె (Arika)
Kannada: ಹರಕ (Haraka)
Marathi: कोद्रा (Kodra)
Bengali: কোদো (Kodo)
Gujarati: કોદરો (Kodro)
Odia: କୋଦ୍ରା (Kodra)
🌏 Global Names:
Africa: Hungry rice (West Africa)
Sri Lanka: කුරක්කන් (Kurakkan)
Nepal: कोदो (Kodo)
China: 鸭脚粟 (Yā jiǎo sù)
Japan: キビ (Kibi)
Scientific: Cow grass/Ditch millet
💡 Top Health Benefits (With Icons)
🌿 Digestive Champion
→ 1.5x more fiber than wheat - prevents constipation
🩸 Diabetic-Friendly
→ Low GI (54.0) - regulates blood sugar
⚖️ Weight Loss Aid
→ High satiety - keeps you full longer
❤️ Heart Protector
→ Rich in leucine & antioxidants
🧠 Brain Booster
→ Contains tryptophan for mental health
💪 Protein Packed
→ 8.3% protein - muscle building
🍽️ How to Enjoy Kodo Millet?
Millet Rice - Healthy staple swap
Upma/Pongal - Breakfast favorite
Dosa/Idli - Fermented options
Porridge - Nutritious start to day
Kheer - Delicious dessert
🌱 Why Choose Kodo Millet?
✔ Drought-resistant - Grows with minimal water
✔ Weed-like hardiness - Thrives in poor soils
✔ Fast cooking - Ready in 15 minutes
✔ Ancient grain - Eaten for 3000+ years
🌟 Fascinating Facts
Called "Varagu" in Tamil meaning "speed" for quick growth
Traditional fasting food in many Indian cultures
Used in Ayurveda for digestive disorders
Ready to boost your digestion with Kodo Millet? 😊
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