Question

Conversation between two pulse on the topic benefits of pulses

Answer 1

One day as the kidney bean and the red lentil were sitting in the kitchen they had a conversation :

Kidney bean : look I am so beautiful

Red lentil : yes, but I am full of protein

Kidney bean : so am I, I am very good source of cholesterol lowering fiber

Red lentil : so am I, I keep the arteries clean

Kidney bean : well I have high fiber content which is good for people with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia

Red lentil : I possess folate and magnesium which are good for heart health.

Kidney bean : I provide fat free high quality protein

Red lentil : so do I, out of all legumes and nuts I contain the third highest level of protein

Kidney bean : I also provide Thiamin (Vitamin B1) which helps to maintain memory

Red lentil : I possess insoluble dietary fiber prevents digestive disorders
Kidney bean : I think we have similar uses