Aug 2, 2023, 12:49 PM IST

7 health benefits of lentils (masoor)

Riddhima Kanetkar

Lentils help to reduce blood cholesterol since it contains high levels of soluble fiber

Lentils are a great source of folate and magnesium, which are big contributors to heart health

Lentils have insoluble dietary fiber which helps prevent constipation and other digestive disorders

Lentils help stabilise blood sugar levels

26 percent of lentil’s calories are attributed to protein, which makes them a wonderful source of protein for vegetarians

Lentils are also a good source of iron, which is key to energy production and metabolism

Lentils are low in calories and high in nutrition which makes them perfect for weight loss