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Here’s why Chana Dal can be dangerous for these people

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jan 15, 2023, 17:26 IST
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Chana dal is harmful for some people

Chana dal is considered very beneficial for health. Nutrients like protein, calcium, zinc and folate are present in plenty in gram dal. Eating gram dal gives many benefits to the body. The elements present in it provide nutrition to the body. Gram lentils are also beneficial for weight loss. But, do you know that gram dal can also be harmful to your body? Yes, gram dal is not beneficial for everyone. For some people, the consumption of gram dal can prove to be harmful. In some health problems, the consumption of gram dal can prove to be harmful to health. Let us know which people should not eat gram dal or in which problems gram dal should not be consumed. (Images courtesy: Canva)
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People with stomach ache

By the way, gram dal is very beneficial for health. By consuming it, the body gets protein and other essential nutrients. It also contains a lot of fibre, which is very beneficial for the digestive system. But some people may be harmed by eating gram dal. These 4 types of people should avoid consuming gram dal.

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Pregnant women

Pregnant women should avoid consuming chana dal. Consuming chana dal in excess can cause stomach upset. Women who breastfeed their kid should also avoid eating chana dal in excess. Because this can cause gas problems for the mother and the baby.

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People suffering from gas and acidity

Consumption of chana dal should be avoided in the problem of gas in the stomach. Many people may have gas and acidity problems in the stomach after eating chana dal. One should avoid consuming gram dal, especially at night. Actually, gram dal is heavy to digest, it produces gas in the stomach. Eating chana dal can cause heartburn or sour belching.


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Elderly and children

Small children and the elderly should also avoid consuming chana dal. Actually, the digestive system of the elderly and children is weak, which cannot digest gram dal easily. In such a situation, eating chana dal can cause stomach upset. Children and the elderly should always eat only light pulses so that there is no digestive problem.

These people should avoid consuming gram dal. If you have any disease or allergy, then start consuming it only after consulting the doctor.

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