The chickpea or Bengal gram or Chhota Kala chana is scientifically called Cicer arietinum is an annual legume plant of the family Fabaceae. Nutrient-rich Bengal gram is often used in the morning breakfast. it is highly rich in iron and fiber and also, this gram keeps digestion right, as well as makes the body healthy. Black gram or Kala chana contains antioxidants, which are very useful to make our hearts healthy. It is very beneficial for sugar patients as it controls sugar levels in the blood.
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Black Bengal gram or Kala
chana water is also very effective in controlling blood sugar. Chana water
controls the blood sugar level, as well as provides many benefits to the body. Black Bengal
gram is very useful for sugar patients because it is highly rich in
carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, iron, and vitamins. In addition, it is rich in
antioxidants. Chana reduces the amount of extra glucose present in the body.
Sugar is controlled by consuming its water.
Sugar patients should wash and
soak two handfuls of a gram into two tumblers of drinking water daily for
overnight. Drink this gram of water on an empty stomach the next morning. By
drinking it daily, the blood sugar level will be under control. The chana that
was now separated from water may be eaten as raw by garnishing with coriander
leaves, chopped onion, one chopped tomato with one pinch of salt, and black
pepper.
This gives extra energy to the body without elevating sugar levels in the
blood. It is important for sugar
patients to take care of their health during the Corona period. These days a
lot of emphases is being made on increasing immunity. Sugar patients can
consume gram water to increase immunity. Vitamins and phosphorus are also present in abundance
in Bengal grams, which is very useful for health.
Very often seen that people soaked
gram for overnight and morning they will discard the water and add fresh water while
boiling of a gram. It is totally wrong. What should do then? Yes, it would be better to wash well the gram before soaking it into drinking water and while boiling the same water should be used if you think the quantity of water is not sufficient, may add a little more water and then boil. After boiling the remaining water should be consumed. It is highly recommended not to discard the water used in the boiling of grams.
Disclaimer: Those people who have allergies to protein may consult their doctors before starting this health remedy.
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