Health Benefits of Dal: Dal is a major part of Indian food. Without it, the food is incomplete. Be it roti or rice, Lentils, the taste of food increases. Lentils not only enhance the taste of food, but also provide many types of nutritious elements to the body. There are many varieties of Pulses, in which pulses like masoor dal, arhar, gram, moong, urad etc. are widely used. Many types of recipes are also made from them. Every year today (February 10) ‘World Pulses Day’ i.e. ‘World Pulses Day’ (World Pulses Day 2023) is celebrated. Let us know about how different varieties of pulses benefit health.

Nutrients in Lentils
pulsecanada.com According to, there are many types of pulses and all are rich in many nutrients. To stay healthy, everyone must include one bowl of pulses in their diet every day. Pulses like peas, lentils, beans are the best source of plant protein, many other nutrients are also present in them. Pulses are generally rich in protein, fiber, essential amino acid lysine, micronutrients. These contain vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, folate etc. Both soluble and insoluble are present in fiber. In such a situation, you can keep your weight under control by eating pulses.

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health benefits of eating pulses
Pulses contain fiber, which prevents the blood sugar level from increasing after slowly digesting starch and protein-rich food. As a food item with a low glycemic index, pulses can help people with diabetes manage blood sugar levels.

By eating pulses, you can stay away from cardiovascular disease. Lentils have a low glycemic index, due to which the blood sugar level does not increase rapidly after eating. You can manage your blood sugar level by eating pulses. Eating lentils regularly is beneficial for reducing LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. Both these problems cause the risk of heart disease.

Research shows that eating lentils keeps the stomach full for a long time, due to which you do not feel hungry very often. Lentils also prove to be very effective in weight loss when used in an energy restricted diet. Since fiber is very high in lentils, the stomach remains full for a long time. You avoid overeating.

Must include these 5 types of pulses in the diet
You should include pulses like Arhar, Moong, Masoor, Chana, Urad in your daily diet. Moong dal contains protein, phosphorus, zinc, fiber etc., which can prove beneficial in staying healthy. Moong dal does not allow cholesterol level to increase. This pulse is easily digestible.

By eating urad dal, the body gets iron, calcium, vitamins, fiber. Keeps the health of the stomach healthy. Promotes digestive power. Consumption of things made from urad dal increases the energy level in the body.

Arhar dal is also known as tuvar dal. Most of the people like to eat this dal after making it, because it is good in taste as well as cooks quickly. Fiber, protein, iron, B vitamins, folic acid etc. are also present in this. Your eyes remain healthy by consuming any pulse. To get folic acid in pregnancy, women must consume tur dal.

People also use masoor dal i.e. pink dal a lot. It is also made by mixing it with Arhar Dal. Rich in fiber, protein, folate, lentils are better for overall health. Masoor dal is also widely used in skin care. Face pack prepared from lentils is beneficial in reducing the problem of acne and pimples by making the skin clean, spotless, soft. Along with controlling blood sugar, it also boosts immunity.

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Eating gram dal can remove physical weakness. This pulse is also beneficial to avoid obesity, because it contains more fiber. Regular consumption of chana dal can be beneficial to prevent osteoporosis, weak immunity, diabetes etc.

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