Which Dal should a Diabetic have? Here is a list of three Dals that is good for a diabetes patient

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• Nov 3, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

This lentil (chane/chole) is excellent for a diabetic since it is high in fibre, protein, and is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals.

Digital Desk: Diabetes
patients should be careful while selecting their dals, according to Dr. Jinal
Patel, a nutritionist at Apollo Spectra Hospital in Mumbai. "Masoor dal is
a good choice because it promotes weight loss and lowers cholesterol and blood
sugar levels. Urad dal will provide you energy and assist in controlling your
blood sugar levels. Don't overlook moong dal either. She informed
indianexpress.com that it is high in protein and fibre and low in calories.

Here are three Dals that a
diabetes patient can have:

Chickpeas – This lentil
(chane/chole) is excellent for a diabetic since it is high in fibre, protein,
and is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, due to its low
glycemic index of 33, blood glucose levels do not surge after eating. For
preparing rotis, chickpea flour can be substituted for wheat flour. Hummus, a
well-known Mediterranean dip made with chickpeas, also contributes to sustained
satiety.

Kidney beans – "Have
you stopped eating rajma just because you have diabetes? According to Goyal,
you don't need to because kidney beans are suitable for consumption by
diabetics due to their low glycemic index (19), high protein content, high
fibre value, and particularly resistant starch. He also noted that the starch
in kidney beans has slow digestion properties and minimal effects on blood
sugar levels.

Bengal gram dal – Chane ki
dal's high protein content and low glycemic index of 8 make it a superfood for
diabetics. It should therefore be ingested by anemics because it is a healthy
choice for boosting the body's synthesis of red blood cells and is high in
folic acid and iron. Due to its high fibre content, it helps with digestion and
lowers the risk of constipation. Fibre is also in charge of maintaining the
body's insulin levels and regulating blood sugar levels. Being high in calcium
and phosphorus, it's a fantastic pulse for maintaining bone health.
Additionally helping the body's cleansing process, it contains antioxidants.