Moong Dal: A Great Pulse For Overall Health

Light and easily digestible, moong dal is a pulse native to India. It is available in various forms such as whole, split and skinned and yellow moong dal and all are extremely beneficial for health. Doctors and experts also strongly agree with it and often recommend it as a part of an ill person’s diet. Hence, today, let us know about the nutritional value and benefits of the amazing moong dal!

The sudden surge in the COVID-19 pandemic in our country has created havoc. People are making every possible effort to keep themselves safe and those who are affected by the virus are trying to follow a healthy diet along with the proper medication. Most of them are preferring the consumption of light and relatively nutritious food, instead of foods that are heavy and hard to digest. Therefore, in this regard, one such pulse, which is helpful in protecting against certain serious diseases and in maintaining a balanced weight is Moong Dal or Green Gram. To know more about its benefits, ETV Bharat Sukhibhava had a conversation with Nutritionist Aarti Kalyan and here is what she informed.

Nutrients Found In Moong Dal

Moong dal is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E as well as nutrients like iron, calcium, fiber, and potassium. As nutritious as it is, it is easy to digest as well, which is why doctors often recommend eating moong dal and its khichdi during illness. Nutritionist Aarti Kalyan informs that regular intake of moong dal water helps in strengthening the immunity of the body and also keeps the digestive system healthy. She says that the sprouted form of moong dal doubles its nutritional content. Sprouted moong dal contains magnesium, copper, folate, riboflavin, vitamins, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamine, and protein. Since the level of glucose in sprouted moong dal is also very low, its intake greatly benefits diabetic patients also.

Benefits Of Moong Dal

Health Benefits of Moong Dal

Moong dal has many health benefits. The plenty of fibers present in it help in maintaining a healthy digestive system. Other benefits of this amazing pulse include:

1. Moong dal water helps in increasing the levels of insulin in the body and controls the levels of glucose in the blood, which is very beneficial for diabetic patients.
2. Fiber is found in plenty in moong dal, so drinking moong dal water helps the digestive system work better and keeps the problems like constipation, gas/bloating, acidity, etc. at bay.
3. Moong dal has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that improve the body's immunity.
4. Consumption of moong dal helps in keeping blood pressure normal and under control.
5. Oligosaccharides, a type of carbohydrate, are found in sprouted moong dal, which come from polyphenols, that help in enhancing the body’s ability to fight serious diseases.
6. Vitamin A and C are found inside moong dal, which work as exfoliators for our skin. Moong dal improves the skin texture and keeps it soft.
7. Moong dal is used as a natural calcium supplement. Therefore, its consumption strengthens the bones and reduces the chances of bone fractures.

This highly nutritious and beneficial pulse should be very well included in the everyday diet. You can eat them sprouted, in salads, eat as a dal with chapati, prepare chilla (Indian pancake), or even halwa out of it. There are many recipes available online, there one today!