Health Benefits

The Glycemic Index Our bodies digest different types of food faster or slower depending on the type and amount of carbohydrates that a certain food contains. Foods with carbohydrates that break down quickly and thus are digested quickly cause our blood sugar to spike; whereas foods with carbohydrates that break down more slowly will slow the process of digestion, creating a more steady and prolonged absorption of the food’s nutrients, and thereby keeping our blood sugar at proper level.  This effect on the blood sugar levels of different types of foods is ranked by the glycemic index (GI), and foods range from zero … Read more

From the rich heritage of South Asian cuisine comes an incredible legume known as black gram. This warm-season lentil crop has maintained a place of honor in traditional Indian medicinal practice for thousands of years, and modern science is now discovering why. Let’s take a closer look at black gram and discover why this superfood is gaining popularity across the globe. Black Gram Basics Every year, over 3.2 million tons of black gram are sold in the global market, and the number is growing! Also known as urad, masha, Vigna mungo, and a variety of other names, black gram is a plant highly … Read more

According to the CDC, there are over 54 million people in the United States that have arthritis! Nearly half of the 54 million are compelled to limit their activities due to the pain in their joints; this pain can be quite severe. We like to brag about the lentil black gram and all the benefits it has for your health and wellbeing; but how does black gram work for people who suffer with arthritis? Let’s take a look at some of the causes and types of arthritis, and we’ll find out when to start consuming more of this delicious legume, … Read more