5 Pulses to Avoid During Monsoon

Producer:  Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

When it rains, the humidity tends to affect our digestive system, leading to problems like gas, bloating, and acidity. Here are a few pulses that you should avoid during the monsoon.

Black gram or urad dal

Black gram is rich in protein, iron, and fibre. Urad dal can be heavy on the stomach and harder to digest, leading to discomfort and bloating during humid weather.

Kidney beans or rajma

They are packed with protein, fibre, and minerals like iron, copper, and potassium. They are also known to cause bloating and gas, which can get exacerbated during the monsoon due to slower digestion.

Split chickpea lentil or chana dal

This pulse can lead to indigestion and flatulence, making it less suitable for consumption during the rainy season.

Chickpeas or Kabuli chana

They also contain complex sugars, fermentable oligosaccharides, and polyols, which can be hard to digest.

Red lentil or masoor dal

Masoor dal can cause flatulence due to the presence of sugars like raffinose, and stachyose that are difficult to digest.