5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Horse Gram

Horse gram is a type of legume and here in India, we can get kollu very cheaply everywhere. Horse gram is grown in many states of India and apart from India, it is widely used in countries like Malaysia and Sri Lanka too. We grow horse gram regularly in our farm as a manure crop. It is a perennial climbing plant, the seeds are brown in color and are found in pods.

In our village, we consume horse gram regularly during winters as it is considered a warming food. We also regularly keep consume it during rainy season too. Kollu rasam which is nothing but a soup made with horse gram is a popular home remedy for cold and cough and nothing is more comforting than a warm cup of kollu rasam when we are suffering from cold and cough.

# Stabilizes Blood Sugar Levels

Horse gram has always been suggested as one of the best foods diabetic patients can take, that is because it helps regulate the blood sugar levels very very effectively. Since it keeps the blood sugar levels stable, it greatly control hunger pangs between meals. You can read the study that proves this claim here.

# For Reducing Cholesterol

Kollu has been repeatedly proven to reduce high cholesterol induced by high fat diets and also it greatly aids in weight loss. Here in our place, kollu boiled water is given to people who are suffering from high cholesterol and it greatly helps normalise blood cholesterol levels and this traditional use has been backed by research now. You can read the study that proves this use here.

# As a Cardio Protective Agent

Kollu has wonderful antioxidant and cardio protective properties and it greatly protects one from getting heart attack. You can read the study that proves it here. Contrary to what many people think, dishes made with kollu is very very tasty. I would chose kollu paruppu with hot steaming rice for lunch than attractive fast foods any day, I don’t know how to express it but I feel very very satisfied after eating it. I would also suggest encouraging kids to eat kollu from young age to prevent obesity which is increasing day by day.

# Horse Gram And Weight Loss

Nowadays traditional foods like kollu paruppu is slowly fading and sadly many don’t know how to cook kollu at all. Kollu has multiple health benefits and especially it is well known for its weight loss abilities. It has been used as a weight loss aid from ancient times.

Here in our village, if any one is over weight, they will be always encouraged to include kollu in their diet regularly. For people who want to put on weight, sesame seeds will be beneficial and for people who want to lose weight, kollu will greatly help.

# Rich In Antioxidants

Horse gram contains phenolic compounds which are powerful antioxidants. The main phenolic compounds present in horse gram are quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin and vanillic. Antioxidants helps reduce oxidative stress by fighting off free radicals which causes premature ageing and they also have a protective effect.