2024-04-30 15:10:22
Do you know that the favorite and most easy to prepare food of us Indians, pulses and rice are the best and healthy food for weight loss. Pulses and rice are not included in the diet of most people who are losing weight.
People think that eating rice increases weight. But this is a myth, eating steamed rice in right quantity never leads to weight gain.
Eating pulses and rice is also beneficial for your health. The combination of antioxidants and proteins present in lentils and fiber present in rice help in reducing your weight.
Right balance of protein and carbs
Consumption of pulses is the best source of protein for vegetarians. Protein is found in all types of pulses, but for high protein, choose tur, moong or chana dal. These pulses are rich in protein. Protein helps build muscles and repair tissue. Steam rice also provides the right amount of good carbs.
rich in nutrients
1 cup of white rice provides 37% of the daily value of manganese and 17% of selenium. Similarly, just 4 tablespoons of lentils provide 12% manganese, 8% iron and 20% folate. Both lentils and rice are an excellent source of B complex vitamins.
good for digestion
Both pulses and rice contain adequate amount of fiber. Therefore, consuming them together also relieves the problem of constipation. Apart from this, asafoetida and cumin used in dal tadka have metabolism boosting properties.
great source of protein
Pulses contain many essential amino acids, which can only be obtained from food. Pulses and rice are the complete food from which we get more amino acids.
Controls cravings
Being rich in fiber and protein, eating dal and rice makes you feel full for a long time. Due to which we are saved from consuming extra calories.
Disclaimer:This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.