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We all know very well that pulses are a healthy food and it is recommended to eat them daily. For those following a vegetarian diet, it is considered to be the best source of protein, which strengthens our body, apart from this, the body gets many other benefits. But it is very important to keep some important things in mind while cooking lentils, otherwise, you are not able to get the benefits of this excellent food properly and may have to face many problems. Let us know about it in detail -
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* Method of making dal:
Health experts say that before preparing pulses, they should be soaked or sprouted. This eliminates nutrition-destroying anti-nutrients and helps break down enzymes thoroughly. Let us tell you that pulses contain proteins, vitamins, and minerals as well as some anti-nutrients. Due to this, stomach-related problems like gas, indigestion, and flatulence can also arise.
* Eat pulses with rice like this:
Health experts say that when eating pulses with rice or other grains, you should take special care of its ratio. If you are also consuming pulses and rice, then its ratio should be 1:3. Apart from this, its ratio with other grains should be kept 1:2. Because the essential amino acids present in pulses are incomplete without the amino acids found in rice or grains, and do not provide any benefit. This amino acid helps prevent gray hair, weak bones, and deteriorating immunity at an early age.
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* Pay special attention to variety while consuming pulses:
We have many types and colors of food which have different nutrition and benefits. You can consume five types of pulses in a week and consume pulses in about five ways in a month. Like papad, dal, khichdi, halwa, laddu, dosa, etc.
