| Content | | Moshur Dal is one of the main food grains of Bangladesh. Its English name is Red lentil. This dal is boiled in water and cooked with oil and spices and the cooked dal is mixed with rice and eaten. Lentils are said to be the poor man's meat in view of the need for meat in the human body.
It keeps your arteries clear by lowering your body's cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Lentil fiber has many other benefits. It controls diabetes by reducing the amount of sugar in the body, and it also plays an important role in reducing high blood pressure. Moshur Dal is rich in dietary fiber. | | We all know turmeric powder. Did you know that turmeric has been used in ancient Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for thousands of years? Turmeric is a much-loved ingredient in South Asian cooking. The healthy herb turmeric is called by some as a 'medicinal herb'.
Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric has some kind of healing power. Here are some benefits of turmeric.
Helps in weight loss
Research says that eating turmeric regularly reduces weight! Prevents the growth of tissues responsible for our obesity. Increases metabolism. As a result, sugary food cannot be stored as fat in the body. Turmeric boosts immunity. Cures germs and bacterial infections.
Enhances skin beauty
Removes skin wrinkles, and age marks. Controls the oiliness of the face. Saves the skin from acne. It also helps in removing dandruff.
Eliminates digestive problems
Turmeric improves the performance of the digestive system. An excess of gastric material in the stomach causes physical ailments. Creates mental instability. Turmeric works as a great medicine in this case.
Reduces arthritis pain
Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory properties. This ingredient protects against arthritis. Protects bone cells. Eliminates difficulty in the movement of limbs.
Protects the heart
Turmeric keeps blood cells and cholesterol-carrying fibers healthy. Opens the blood vessels and removes the blockage of blood flow. Prevents premature death of blood cells.
Helps prevent cancer
The antioxidant content of turmeric keeps the blood cells safe. As a result, breast cancer, stomach, colon, and skin cancer cannot be formed.
Prevents brain damage
The anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric are able to prevent diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and tissue stagnation. It increases the amount of information exchanged in our brains. Helps reduce depression.
Protects the liver
Turmeric works as an antidote to various liver diseases. Prevents problems like liver enlargement, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and gallbladder.
Strengthens breathing
Studies have shown that curcumin in turmeric can increase blood flow. Ayurvedic doctors used to recommend the consumption of turmeric for allergy, asthma, bronchitis or cough, cold, and phlegm problems.
Ensures regular periods
Turmeric curcumin plays a role in irregular menstruation, and control of hormone levels. This ingredient also helps reduce pre-period pain.
Written by Nirav Mahmud talking to nutritionist Shamshunnahar Nahid. | Dal is one of the most famous on the regular food list. It is rare to find a person among Bengalis who does not like to eat Dals.
Dals are one of the best sources of protein. It fulfills the body's protein needs in both non-vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets. Apart from this, mugdal contains a large amount of protein, vitamins, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, folate, and fiber. Apart from being rich in nutrients, this delicious dal has a very fast digestibility. And eating this dal is very beneficial for pregnant women too.
Nutrient-rich Mugh Daals also has many health benefits. Know the health benefits of eating Mugh Dal-
1. Rich in antioxidants
Due to the high amount of antioxidants in Mugh Daal, it can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases. In particular, it contains many healthy antioxidants including phenolic acid, flavonoids, caffeic acid, cinnamic acid, and more. And studies have shown that this Dal can reduce the growth of cancer in lung and stomach cells.
2. Reduces the risk of stroke
Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of Mugh Daals, it reduces the risk of stroke. It contains antioxidants like vitexin and isovitexin.
3. Solves the problem of anemia
Mugh dal removes the problem of anemia in the body. One cup of it contains about 16 percent of iron. And due to its high iron content, eating this dal regularly increases the production of red blood cells and cures anemia.
4. Lowers blood pressure
Due to the presence of fiber, potassium and magnesium in this dal, it is effective in lowering blood pressure. As a result, it also helps reduce the risk of heart problems.
5. Aids in digestion
Mugh Daals are good for digestion due to fiber and resistant starch. 202 grams of this dal contains about 15.4 grams of fiber. In addition, it contains resistant starch and a type of soluble fiber called pectin, which helps to speed up the movement of food through the intestines as well as maintain regular bowel movements.
6. Beneficial for pregnant women
One cup of cooked Mugh Daals contains about 80 percent folate. And doctors advise women to eat plenty of folate foods during pregnancy. Because folate is essential for fetal growth and development. So Mugh Daal is very beneficial for pregnant women.
7. Reduces weight
Due to the high fiber and protein content of Mugh Daals, it helps in weight loss. Studies have shown that fiber and protein can suppress appetite-stimulating hormones. This reduces the tendency to overeat. So it helps in weight loss.
8. Lowers blood sugar levels
Since Mugh Daals are rich in fiber and protein, they help lower blood sugar levels. Apart from this, they also help insulin work more effectively. | |
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