Description
About Moong dal
- Moong dal is a variety of lentil that looks flat, skinned and is yellow in colour.
- The lentil is considered to be healthy and is used in many Indian dishes.
- Moong Dal Yellow or Mung Dal is split and skinned Green Gram Beans which is also known as Yellow Lentils.
- Moong dal is very healthy and easy to digest.
- You may add such as curry leaves, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds and asafoetida when making the dal.
- The herbs and seeds add an unique layer of aroma and flavor.
Health Benefits
- Moong dal helps enhance the functioning of the cholecystokinin hormone. As a result, it makes you feel full after eating and improves the metabolism rate. Thus, it contributes to controlling weight by preventing you from overeating.
- This yellow dal is rich in potassium and iron. It helps lower blood pressure and protects against muscle cramping. It also regulates irregular heartbeat. The light and easy-to-digest nature of moong dal makes it an excellent food for those suffering from hypertension or heart diseases.
- Moong dal is a nutrient-rich food. It is enriched with minerals like potassium, magnesium, iron, and copper. In addition to this, it also contains folate, fibre, and vitamin B6. Rich in B-complex vitamins, this yellow dal helps break down carbohydrates into glucose and produce usable energy for your body. The folic acid present in it helps maintain healthy brain function and helps build DNA.
- Moong dal has a low glycemic index. As a result, it helps bring down the body’s insulin, blood glucose, and fat levels. In turn, this helps keep blood sugar levels under control and helps lower the risk of diabetes.
- The yellow dal helps produce butyrate, a short-chained fatty acid, which helps maintain the health of the intestinal walls. It has anti-inflammatory properties that prevent the accumulation of gas. This yellow dal is easy to digest and is an excellent food to maintain a healthy body.
