To stay healthy, eating habits should be right. Things rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients should be included in your diet. It is important to pay attention to what we are eating as well as at what time we are eating. If you eat some things at the wrong time, then it does not give full benefit, but can also cause harm.

If we talk about a black gram, then it is very good for health. Protein is also found in high quantity in these. Eating soaked black gram, boiled gram and roasted black gram, all three are beneficial. Some people get gas and bloating problems by eating black gram while eating it in excess can also cause stomach pain. That's why it is advised to avoid eating black gram at night. Do you know when you should eat black gram to get maximum benefits from it? We spoke to nutritionist Simran Kaur about this. Let us tell you that according to experts, what is the right time to eat black gram?

The right time to eat black gram

  • According to experts, it is considered best to eat black gram for breakfast. Black gram is a powerhouse of protein and for the energy to remain in the body throughout the day, high protein is required.
  • Eating black gram in the morning makes it easily digestible and also helps in weight loss. This is because our BMR ie 'Basal Metabolic Rate' is high in the morning. BMR measures the calories a person burns in a day.

  • Black gram is rich in complex carbs, protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and fibre. It regulates the insulin level of the body and balances the blood sugar level.
  • There are many benefits of eating soaked grams on an empty stomach in the morning. However, if your digestion system is weak, then you should not eat it raw, but boil it.
  • Eating black gram in the morning is also considered best because eating it keeps the stomach full for a long time and there is no desire to eat something wrong, due to which you are saved from eating unhealthy food.

Anti-oxidants are also high in black gram. This keeps the skin healthy

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