Importance of Pulses and Legumes in Diet:-

Pulses and legumes plays a vital role in daily diet.It not only gives protein but also all other essential

nutrients which is required for the body functioning to go on smoothly.   

There are certain health benifits of including pulses and legumes and they are namely:-

    1) It helps in weight loss.

     2) It helps in gut health maintenance.  

     3) It helps in cholesterol maintenance.

     4) It helps in blood sugar management.  

     5) It helps in muscle strengthening.

     6) Some specific pulses are good for kidney stone patients to take like horse gram dals

         (kulith dal).  

                Thus,try to add on atleast 1-2 serving from pulses and legumes in your daily diet.

                 Try to soaking and sprouting method for better nutrient absorption inside the body.  

                                                                                                                       DT.Trupti Padhi

                                                                                                                   (Certified Diabetic Educator)