Does Dal Make You Bloated? Try These Expert Tips To Enjoy Dal For Protein-Rich Diet

Bloating after a nice, tasty meal is such a bummer. More often than not, we feel our stomach bloating right after a hefty meal. But some people suffer from bloating even after a light meal due to specific foods. Surprisingly, dal can be one of them. Do you find yourself bloating after eating dal? Here is the cause of your problem and we’ve found a solution for you. Since dals are loaded with protein and many other essential nutrients, it may not be a good idea to completely abandon them. But you can work your way around it to include dal in your diet without troubling your tummy. How? Read on to know.

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Does dal really cause bloating?

It may, if you have a sensitive gut. The lectins present in dal may produce gas after consumption. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary suggests some effective tips to reduce the lectins in dals and help you enjoy it without any worries.

Some of you may wonder if dal is hard to digest. Normally, it is not. In fact, dal is rich in fibre which actually makes the food easier to digest. But there are certain varieties of dals like urad dal (black gram), chana dal, matra dal, rongi dal and arhar dal, which may be heavier than other dal varieties. But the issue could be only for people with slow digestion and weak gut health.

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How To Avoid Bloating From Dal – 3 Easy Expert Tips

Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary suggests the following tips to reduce gas produced from dal.

1. According to the nutritionist, a good way to make dal digestion-friendly is by soaking it overnight in water with 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Cook the dal as usual the next day.
2. You can reduce the lectins in the dal by overcooking bigger dals like chana dal and rongi dal. You don’t have make it too mushy, just a little mushier than usual.
3. Common spices that promote digestion can also help. Adding ginger and hing to your dal preparation can help digest it easily.

Here’s a pro tip suggested by nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary. She advises trying the aforementioned suggestions with smaller dals first, and if they work, apply on bigger dals and even legumes like rajma and chana.

Meanwhile, it is important to focus on improving your gut health. Here are some expert tips you can follow to better your digestion. But remember to consult a specialist before making any major changes in your diet.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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