Pulses or dal as we know is consumed in almost every Indian household for many past years and will continue to do so for the coming years too. It is because of its health benefits that it rules Indian grains markets in food industry. The dals that we consumed earlier were the ones which were obtained from the plant by removing the husk which is a source of fibre from the seed. Nowadays people are becoming aware of organic and unpolished dals. Organic dal is basically the natural form of dal with the husk i.e. the dal with the presence of outer husk , which is not polished has no preservatives and additives. Also organic dal is the one which is grown without the use of pesticides. Hence considering the mass awareness and importance of using organic dals , markets had been seeing a rapid inflow of organic dals from the dal mills from past few years.
Since these dal crops are grown organically they are more beneficial and offer many health benefits too. It also boosts the immunity of the body making body healthy and strong.
Nutritional value of Organic dals
Organic dals offer various health benefits and nutritious compounds. It is the richest source of natural proteins i.e. 35% protein which is way more than that offered by of meat and other poultry products. It is also a source of dietary fiber and has very few calories. It contains several other nutrients in the form of minerals and vitamins which are manganese , iron , phosphorus , copper , potassium , vitamin B12 , etc. These organic pulses also contains phyto-chemicals and phenols.
Some of the health benefits of Organic and Unpolished pulses :
Helps promote heart health – Organic dals are high in proteins and less in fats and contains magnesium which helps in relaxation of cardiovascular muscles