Rye is a cereal from graminae. It balances the blood glucose. Fiber within rye helps the intestinal functions.Rye grows on dry and loose ground. Rye looks like barley, but its kernels are longer and thinner than barley kernels. Rye yields even on arid land when compared to wheat, barley, corn and rice. 

Rye flour bread is similar to whole wheat bread in terms of being lighter. Proteins in wheat and rye flour helps making flexible and soft dough. Therefore, it is best to add rye or wheat flour to other cereal flours while making breads. Rye is used to produce alcoholic beverages like whiskey, gin and vodka all around the world. 

Rye contains selenium, magnesium, manganese and phosphor. 

• It helps weight control. 

• It helps digestion. 

• It prevents the composition of gallstones. 

• Researches have shown that rye is the least harmful cereal for diabetes. 

• It decreases the risk of intestinal cancer. 

• It is good for bread cancer patients.