TruNaturals brings to you an excellent substitute for rice - Thinai rice or Foxtail Millet. This is a forgotten grain that was very popular in earlier times. But with the commercialization and rebates given on rice and wheat farming, this nutritious grain was forgotten. Kangni or Foxtail Millet is an excellent food for both body and mind. If you are thinking of bringing down your weight, replace rice with the nutrient-rich, Thinai rice, or foxtail millet. Benefits of Thinai Rice or Foxtail millet: It has lots of iron that reduces muscular spasms and soothes the restless syndrome. It promotes hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen to all the vital parts of the body, resulting in energy production & detoxification of the body. Vitamin B1 present in Foxtail millets slows down the onset of Alzheimer’s and helps overcome Bel’s Palsy and multiple sclerosis. It boosts memory and concentration power and prevents dementia. B1 also safeguards the functioning of the heart. Foxtail is very rich in calcium and phosphorus that promote bone and muscle health. It also treats all kind of inflammation-related problems in the bones like Arthritis and Spondylitis. The consumption of sprouted foxtail can prevent osteoporosis. Foxtail millet is rich in fiber, which regulates blood sugar levels and is very beneficial for people with diabetes. Fiber also keeps us feeling full for a long time and controlling our weight, and fighting obesity. Fiber also prevents constipation and aids digestion. Being rich in vitamins and minerals, it helps build strong immunity. Strong immunity fights diseases spread by microorganisms. It gives us the strength to fight diseases too. Foxtail also helps lower harmful cholesterol levels. Lecithin and Methionine drive out excess fat from the liver, thus lowering the cholesterol level. The amino acid Threonine also forbids fat formation in the liver, making the cholesterol level of the body go down.