New Delhi: Ayurveda and yoga guru Baba Ramdev has shared an effective winter diet tip that combines traditional wisdom with modern health awareness. He
recommends eating bajra (pearl millet) roti mixed with ragi (finger millet) flour to gain “double the health benefits,” especially for those suffering from arthritis, obesity, or digestive issues.
According to Baba Ramdev, both bajra and ragi are low in starch and rich in natural sugars, making them ideal for managing vata-related disorders and weight control. When mixed together, these flours make softer and tastier rotis, unlike pure bajra or ragi rotis, which tend to be hard. Ayurveda experts also highlight that bajra is packed with essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, fibre, and B vitamins — making it far more beneficial than wheat in improving gut health and maintaining body warmth during winters.
Baba Ramdev further advised pairing the millet-ragi roti with a special Ayurvedic vegetable dish made from aloe vera, sprouted fenugreek (methi), and raw turmeric (haldi). To prepare it, cook 200 grams of aloe vera gel with 20 grams of sprouted methi and 10 grams of raw turmeric. Ramdev claimed that this combination has helped nearly 99 per cent of arthritis patients experience relief.
He also described aloe vera as a “miracle herb,” historically used in Mexico and India to treat diabetes, arthritis, and digestive ailments. Ramdev encouraged people to grow aloe vera and tulsi (holy basil) at home for their healing properties and immunity-boosting benefits.
With the arrival of winter, Baba Ramdev’s millet-based dietary advice aligns perfectly with Ayurveda’s focus on warmth, nutrition, and natural healing.
