Green gram for fertility and weight reduction
Moong dal / green gram is traditionally used to treat infertility , to enhance breast milk production , and to recover from illness .It is also helpful in weight reduction .In India it is regarded as equal to non vegetarian food like mutton , because of its health benefits and high protein .
Green gram is one of the best vegetarian superfoods.
Benefits include
Low calorie - only *** cal per *** gm
Low fat
High protein
High fibre
Rich in vitamins - Vitamin A, B, C and E
High in Minerals - iron, calcium, and potassium
Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial and Anti-Cancer properties
It is surprisingly easy to cultivate Moong dal .Just sow some moong dal seeds in any of the flower pots in your garden.As it enhances the fertility of the soil, it helps the other plant as well .It starts yielding in 2 weeks , and even kids can do this easily .
Fresh green gram has more benefits than the dried ones we buy from grocery shops and can be easily cultivated and plucked fresh from your garden pots
Ayurveda recommends simple home detoxification for enhancing fertility, it includes a regime of simple eating, lots of oil massage and a mild detoxification for 2 weeks .During this whole regime eat only kicharee (kichadi).
Kicharee recipe:
1/3 cup organic mung dal, 2/3 organic basmati rice (or other grain) simmered in 3-4 cups of water (ratio of 1:3 or 1:4).Ghee and seasonal organic veggies can be added to the above .
