Lentils are considered a good source of protein, and hence, vegetarians try to include lentils in their diet as they are rich in vitamins and minerals along with protein. Lentils are one of the best sources of nutrients for vegetarians. And you would be surprised to know that there is a lentil which is more nutritious than any meat. Many will fail to guess this lentil, but it is none other than Lobia or Chawli, which is popularly known as cowpea or black-eyed peas.
Cowpea contains almost all the essential vitamins and minerals required to sustain the entire day. It is said that this lentil is rich in manganese, which provides instant energy to the body. Also, the antioxidants present in it help in the energy-producing cells of the body while the amount of protein present in Lobia helps increase muscle mass and energy levels. Not just that, but cowpea is also very beneficial for our bones. Just 1/2 cup of this lentil contains 8 percent of our daily calcium requirement. If we consume it daily, the bones become stronger, and the problems of joint pain or weakness go away.
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