Who is the "hero" of the pulses family?

 

One of the food grains belonging to the pulses family is "Gram" which has two common varieties, black gram and white gram.

Gram is a vitamin and mineral rich food which is common in countries like Pakistan and India and is produced in large numbers. It can be called the hero of the pulses family which contains a significant amount of steel, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium and calcium and also contains phosphorus, copper and magnesium.

It helps in weight loss. Lentils provide a lot of fiber and protein to the body, and usually a full cup of food will satisfy the stomach and keep you from feeling hungry again and again. Fiber is also good for our digestive system. It lowers cholesterol in the body.

The natural ingredients in gram increase the energy of the human body and gram provides nutrition especially to children as they grow older.

Chickpeas can be stored for many months and can be digested quickly after soaking.