This document discusses the nutritional properties and benefits of finger millet. It begins by describing finger millet as a cereal grass grown for its grain, which is a staple food in African and South Asian countries. Finger millet is drought tolerant and can withstand stressful environments. The document then covers the health benefits of finger millet, noting that it aids in weight loss, bone health, diabetes management, lowering blood cholesterol and preventing anemia due to its calcium, amino acids, phytochemicals, and iron content. In conclusion, finger millet represents an important crop for the future given increasing global population and decreasing water supplies.