World Pulses Day 2026: To maintain better health, people must include pulses in their diet every day. Consuming pulses is very beneficial for the body, because it contains a large store of nutrients. World Pulses Day is celebrated every year on 10 February to make people aware about the nutrition and importance of pulses. Pulses have been an important part of Indian diet, but in today’s fast-food culture, their consumption is gradually decreasing. It is important for everyone to understand that pulses are not just a means to fill the stomach, but are an excellent source of nutrition.

Kamini Sinha, senior dietitian of Diet Mantra Clinic, Noida told News18. That pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarian people. Protein is necessary for strengthening muscles, repairing cells and growth of the body. Eating pulses like moong, lentils, pigeon pea, gram and urad daily provides balanced nutrition to the body. Pulses are rich in fiber, which helps in keeping the digestive system healthy. Fiber provides relief from constipation and improves intestinal health. Pulses are also considered effective in controlling weight.

Dietician said that pulses are also very beneficial for diabetes and heart patients. The glycemic index of pulses is low, due to which the blood sugar increases slowly. Also, the fiber and potassium present in them help in reducing bad cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart diseases. Pulses are rich not only in protein but also in essential minerals like iron, folate, magnesium and zinc. Iron helps in removing anemia, while folate is considered very important for pregnant women. Consuming pulses regularly also removes weakness and fatigue.

Often the question arises that how many pulses should be eaten daily? Experts said that normally a healthy adult person should consume about one bowl of pulses every day. This quantity is considered sufficient to provide essential protein, fiber and minerals to the body. If the person is a vegetarian or does a lot of physical work, then the quantity of pulses can be increased slightly, whereas people with diabetes or digestive problems should take pulses cooked well and in balanced quantity. People who have problems related to uric acid or kidney should consult a doctor or dietician before consuming lentils.