Colombo Red Gram(Kandulu

9 Surprising Benefits Of Colombo red gram There is a wide range of impressive health benefits associated with pigeon peas, including their ability to stimulate growth, manage blood pressure, prevent anemia, and boost heart health. It also aids in weight loss, improves digestion, strengthens the immune system, increases energy, and eliminates inflammation. What are red gram? Scientifically known as Cajanus cajan, pigeon peas are a legume. They belong to the Fabaceae family and are a tropical pea-like seed. These peas are often mixed with other grains, maize, or sorghum, or crushed into flour and used to make bread. The flavor is rather unremarkable, which is why they are so often combined in culinary uses, their benefits are undeniable, which has led to them being such a huge crop around the world. [1] [2] In terms of medicinal benefits, pigeon peas can thank their diverse blend of protein, minerals, vitamin, organic compounds, dietary fiber, antioxidants and other unique components, all of which impact human health in different ways. The plant grows easily, even in harsh conditions, dries quickly and can be stored for extended periods of time, which makes them even more desirable in certain arid regions. Nutrition Facts Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw Serving Size : 100 g1 cup (205 g)NutrientValueWater [g]10.59Energy343Energy [kJ]1435Protein [g]21.7Total lipid (fat) [g]1.49Ash [g]3.45Carbohydrate, by difference [g]62.78Fiber, total dietary [g]15Calcium, Ca [mg]130Iron, Fe [mg]5.23Magnesium, Mg [mg]183Phosphorus, P [mg]367Potassium, K [mg]1392Sodium, Na [mg]17Zinc, Zn [mg]2.76Copper, Cu [mg]1.06Manganese, Mn [mg]1.79Selenium, Se [µg]8.2Thiamin [mg]0.64Riboflavin [mg]0.19Niacin [mg]2.97Pantothenic acid [mg]1.27Vitamin B-6 [mg]0.28Folate, total [µg]456Folate, food [µg]456Folate, DFE [µg]456Vitamin A, RAE [µg]1Vitamin A, IU [IU]28Fatty acids, total saturated [g]0.3316:0 [g]0.3118:0 [g]0.02Fatty acids, total monounsaturated [g]0.0118:1 [g]0.01Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated [g]0.8118:2 [g]0.7818:3 [g]0.04Tryptophan [g]0.21Threonine [g]0.77Isoleucine [g]0.79Leucine [g]1.55Lysine [g]1.52Methionine [g]0.24Cystine [g]0.25Phenylalanine [g]1.86Tyrosine [g]0.54Valine [g]0.94Arginine [g]1.3Histidine [g]0.77Alanine [g]0.97Aspartic acid [g]2.15Glutamic acid [g]5.03Glycine [g]0.8Proline [g]0.96Serine [g]1.03 Sources include : USDA [3] Health Benefits of Pigeon Peas Over the centuries, these legumes have gradually gained the reputation as a health food, so let’s take a closer look at the unique health benefits of pigeon peas. Regulate Blood Pressure One of the key minerals found in pigeon peas is potassium. It is perhaps best known as a vasodilator, which is able to reduce the constriction of blood vessels and thereby lower blood pressure. For those suffering from hypertension or at a high risk of cardiovascular disease, adding pigeon peas to your daily or weekly diet is a wise move. [4] Growth and Development The reason that pigeon peas have become such an irreplaceable part of the diet in many parts of the world is their densely packed protein content. A single cup of cooked pigeon peas contains 11 grams of protein. Protein is essential for normal growth and development, as it is the building block of everything from cells and tissues to muscles and bones. Protein is also important for normal healing and regeneration of cells throughout the body. [5] Prevent Anemia The incredibly high levels of folate found in pigeon peas play a dual role within the body. First of all, folate deficiency is closely linked to anemia and certain neural tube defects in unborn children. Anemia is a very common affliction in tropical and developing countries, which makes pigeon peas all the more important. A single cup of pigeon peas provides more than 110% of the daily recommended intake of this important v