Lentils or Dal are a centrepiece ingredient in many cuisines around the world. So, here we have rundown three reasons why you must add dal to your daily diet, have a look:
The three solid pillars of good health are enough nutrients, good quality protein, and fibre for gut health – and pulses or dal deliver all three in abundance. They also have substantial fibre that fills us up, keeps our gut happy, and improves heart health by helping lower cholesterol levels.
Lentils are a low-glycemic index food as their balance of complex carbohydrates and protein provides a slow, steady source of glucose. They also contain a wide range of cancer-fighting plant chemicals, specifically isoflavones and phytosterols associated with reduced cancer risk.
Try to eat different kinds of dals by rotation, and besides the regular dal chawal, you can get inventive with them. You can make dal Tikki, khatta meetha chickpeas salad, dal soup, kidney beans bruschetta etc.
Tip: Always opt for packaged dals from a trusted source and only eat unpolished lentils with their nutrients intact to get maximum benefits out of them.
