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2 hours agoAuthor: Marzia Jaffer
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Mahagauri, the eighth form of Maa Durga, is worshiped on the eighth day of Navratri and Maa Siddhidatri is worshiped on the 9th day of Mahanavami. Also, after Kanya Puja, little girls are fed Prasad. Black gram, halwa and puri are especially important in the prasad.
Benefits of this Prasad
According to mythology, all prasad puri, chana and halwa are made in desi ghee and are considered healthy. Gram and semolina are rich in fiber which helps maintain blood sugar and cholesterol balance. According to studies, black gram also contains saponin, which inhibits the growth of cancer cells in the body. The selenium present in it is useful in removing the compounds responsible for cancer from the body.
On the other hand, semolina is good for heart health and helps in weight loss. According to nutritionists, after eating Satvik for 7-8 days during Navratri, Halwa, Puri and Chana provide essential nutrients to the body, which maintains the balance of the digestive process.
Breakfast starts with a gram
If you start breakfast with a gram, you will stay healthy forever. If you eat sprouted gram and gram-jaggery or chana masala, the body gets energy and freshness. Dietician Dr Anu Aggarwal says that the amino acids present in a protein-rich gram are beneficial for hair, skin, muscles and bones.
Benefits of eating black gram
One should not eat more than one bowl of gram every day. One bowl of gram contains about 330 calories, which is beneficial for the body in many ways.
It is present in gram
- The amount of fat in grams is low.
- High protein, high fiber.
- The amount of carbs is high.
- Beneficial in diabetes.
- Soluble fiber controls blood sugar.
- Controls appetite.
- Contributes to insulin resistance.
- The risk of type-2 diabetes is reduced.
Reduces high cholesterol
Black gram contains soluble fiber, which binds bile acids and does not remain in the body. This also keeps cholesterol under control. Eating a bowl of gram almost every day helps to reduce LDL cholesterol and cholesterol triglycerides.
Rich in protein and iron
Black gram contains a lot of iron, eating it prevents anemia in the body and increases the energy level. Young people who exercise include black gram in their diet. It helps to keep the stomach full for a longer period, which helps to speed up the process of losing weight.
maintains proper digestion
Fiber helps keep the digestive system healthy. In addition, gram contains a large amount of fiber. Fiber is very beneficial for stomach health. It protects the stomach from the problem of constipation and reduces its digestive problems.
When and how to eat black gram
- Eating sprouted gram for breakfast is beneficial for diabetic patients. Eat 1 bowl of soaked black gram daily, mixed with salt and lemon.
- Eating gram mixed with vegetables and salad in lunch gives strength to the body. Boil gram, chop the tomato and onion, mix it and then add spices and prepare it.
- You can also grind black gram and eat it as dal. This provides relief from the problem of diabetes.
- You can control cravings by eating roasted gram. Whenever you feel like eating something, eat roasted gram and drink water.
- Gram can also be eaten at night but should only be eaten two hours before sleep.
Disadvantages of eating black gram
Eating a gram in a normal diet causes problems. In fact, cooked gram can cause stomach gas problems. Make sure you include black gram in your diet but you should eat it mixed with cucumber, tomato and onion. Whenever you eat sprouted gram, eat it with green vegetables, this will avoid the problem of indigestion and stomach health will also remain healthy.
