When cirrhosis develops your liver is no longer able to store glycogen, a form of

carbohydrate which it needs to meet your body’s energy demands. Your liver tries to make up
for this but you often need more energy and protein in your diet.

You can increase the amount of protein in your diet by eating:

 Beans and pulses such as lentils, kidney beans, or baked beans

 Nuts such as almonds or walnuts
 Eggs, cheese and other dairy products
 Fish such as cod, salmon, and tinned or fresh tuna, sardines or mackerel
 Meats such as turkey, chicken, or lean cuts of beef, pork and lamb

If you are underweight or malnourished then you will need to increase the amounts of energy
and protein you eat even more. Regular snacking can top them up. There are also a number of
high protein supplements that your dietitian may recommend and your doctor can prescribe.

Snacks to top up your energy and protein levels

 Teacake with butter

 3 crackers with butter and cheese
 Breakfast cereal with full cream milk
 Fruit scone with butter and jam
 2 slices of toast with jam
 Milky drinks
 2 slices of fruit loaf
 Hot chocolate and a banana

If you are overweight you may be advised to lose weight. This should be done by reducing
your fat and carbohydrate intake, but keeping your protein intake high and increasing
physical activity levels to ensure you do not compromise your muscle mass.

Further advice on protein for people with hepatic encephalopathy (brain fog)

People with hepatic encephalopathy should also follow the above guidance including to eat
more protein. In the past, patients were advised to cut down on protein. We now know this is
wrong, but you may still see it in some information or hear it said by health professionals.

You might find it helpful to:

 Spread your protein intake out over the day. Avoid having all of your daily protein in
one meal.
 Take as much of your protein from vegetable sources as possible. Vegetable protein is
better tolerated than dairy or meat. Try lentils, beans, peas, nuts, oatmeal, wild rice,
and soybean products such as soy milk, tofu and edamame.

Choose dairy sources of protein such as eggs and cheese over meat sources. Dairy can be
better tolerated than protein from meat sources. Fish and poultry are better sources than red
meat.
Reduce salt to help manage fluid retention and bloating (ascites and
oedema)

The liver plays a major role in regulating the balance of water and sodium (salt) in your body.
When cirrhosis develops, the liver may lose this ability, leading to ‘fluid retention’. This can
result in swelling of the feet and legs (oedema) and in a build-up of fluid in the abdomen
(ascites). The presence of ascites may cause abdominal discomfort and make it difficult to eat
without feeling bloated and uncomfortable.

Fluid retention is generally managed with diuretics (water pills) and in certain circumstances,
by the drainage of fluid from your abdomen (paracentesis). Your health professional might
also advise you to cut down on salt for example by following a ‘no added salt’ diet.

If you are cutting down on salt, it is very important that you receive advice from a registered
dietitian about the foods you can eat and those you should avoid. Some foods can surprise
you and be much higher in salt than you would expect. And some products labelled as low-
salt can have other ingredients that you should not have too much of. For example potassium
can increase the risk of heart problems.

Tips to reduce the amount of salt you eat:

 Do not add salt to meals at the table. Add a small amount during cooking if need be.
 Avoid very salty foods such as ham, bacon, sausages, frankfurters, salami and other cold
cuts, Bovril, Marmite, other yeast extracts, sardines and anchovies.
 Avoid smoked fish.
 Avoid fish tinned in brine, including salmon, tuna and pilchards. Look for products tinned in
oil or water.
 Check food labels – anything with more than 1.5g salt per 100g (or 0.6g sodium) is high in
salt. Salt is included in traffic light labelling, avoid products with a red light for salt.
 Some bottled waters are high in sodium – check the labels carefully.

It is also important to be aware that some prescription and over the counter medications
have a high salt content. If the sodium content on the labelling of your medication is not
clear, or you are unsure if it is suitable, your pharmacist or doctor should be able to advise
you.

If you are struggling for how to add flavour to your food without salt then ground pepper,
vinegar, herbs and spices can work well. Alternatively, try:

 Lemon juice on fish or meat

 Olive oil and vinegar with salad and vegetables
 Mustard powder or nutmeg with mashed potato

Fresh herbs, lime, garlic, chilli and ginger with pasta, vegetables and meat dishes

**

Gheorghe et al.5 also demonstrated that protein restriction was not required for the
improvement of HE; 80% of their study participants showed significant improvements in
their blood ammonia levels, mental status and Number Connection Test (NCT) results while
on a high protein, high calorie diet (1.2 g protein/kg/day and 30 kcal/kg/day).5 Nitrogen
balance studies performed by Swart et al.25 also determined that the minimum protein
requirement of patients with cirrhosis, in order to be in positive nitrogen balance, was 1.2
g/kg/day. In their study, patients tolerated protein levels as high as 2.8 g/kg/day without
developing HE.25 Based on the results of these, and other similar studies, it is therefore
believed that providing the patient with higher amounts of protein does not affect HE, but
prevents muscle wasting and PCM in patients with cirrhosis.

**

According to Greenberger et al., in a case studies of three patients with HE treated with
vegetable and animal protein diets revealed that vegetable protein diets resulted in lower HE
index scores as well as decreased serum ammonia levels.32 The patients who received animal
proteins in this study had higher fetor hepaticus, which was also parallel to their mental status
deterioration.

**

1 Almond milk or low-fat cow’s milk: Dr. Delgado-Borrego says adults and children
with fatty liver disease need to pay attention to calcium consumption. “There is some
emerging evidence over the last couple of years that adequate calcium and vitamin D
intake may help to prevent the development of fatty liver disease,” she explains and adds
that further investigation is needed. “In addition, patients with advanced liver disease
have problems due to multiple nutritional complications and can develop early osteopenia
and osteoporosis. Fatty liver disease does not necessarily diminish calcium absorption.
Calcium is simply important to all.” Drink up to three glasses of either of these kinds of
milk per day.

2. Coffee: Without added sugar or creamers, coffee has been shown to be one of the most
effective ways at present to improve fatty liver. “It appears that coffee may reduce
permeability of the gut, making it more difficult for people to absorb fats,” explains Dr.
Delgado-Borrego. “However, this is still under investigation and the answer to this question
is not yet completely known. Nevertheless, there is growing evidence that coffee has
beneficial effects in helping to reduce fatty liver disease.” Multiple cups of coffee might be
recommended, depending on the patient.
3. Foods rich in vitamin E, including red bell peppers, spinach, peanuts, and nuts: Dr.
Delgado-Borrego recommends these types of foods, rich in vitamin E, as beneficial to people
with fatty liver. While more studies are needed, one concludes that the vitamin shows
modest improvement for people who have NAFLD or NASH.
4. Water: Experts recommended sticking to this beverage as much as possible over sugary and
high-calorie alternatives. The average person, with no medical conditions that would limit
fluid intake, should drink between a half ounce and an ounce of water for every pound of
body weight daily to avoid dehydration and its negative effects on the liver.
5. Olive oil: Certain oils can provide healthy fats, such as olive oil and avocado oil. These help
with feelings of satiety and reduce liver enzyme levels. Other types of oil that are high in
monounsaturated fats include sesame, peanut, sunflower, canola, and safflower oil.
6. Flax and chia seeds: These are plant sources of omega-3 acids. Registered dietician Sandy
Younan Brikho, MDA, RDN, recommends these acids for both nonalcoholic and alcoholic
fatty liver, as they reduce the fat content in the liver. 
 7. Garlic: One study suggests that upping your garlic intake (specifically through garlic powder
but other forms work, too) over a 15-week period led to decreased body fat mass in people
with NAFLD and also reduced the fat in the liver and prevented progression of the disease.
8. Soy: Some evidence suggests that soy products, such as soy milk or tofu, may improve fatty
liver. One study says that research has shown improvements in the metabolic effect in
people with NAFLD.

8 foods to avoid

The foods to avoid are typically those that can spike blood sugar levels, or lead to weight
gain, such as:

1. Juice, soda, and sugary beverages: Dr. Delgado-Borrego tells her patients to avoid these as
“the enemy of the liver are sugars and carbohydrates.”
2. Diet drinks that are low calorie: Dr. Delgado-Borrego says sugar substitutes can also cause
more liver damage.
3. Butter and ghee: These foods are higher in saturated fat, which Younan Brikho says have
been associated with high triglycerides in the liver.
4. Sweet baked goods and desserts (cakes, pastries, pies, ice cream, cake, etc.): These types of
sugary carbs are detrimental to success if you are trying to reverse fatty liver disease. 
5. Bacon, sausage, cured meats, and fatty meats: These are high in saturated fats, and
therefore not recommended by our experts.
6. Alcohol: This is not recommended by our experts if you have fatty liver disease that was the
result of heavy drinking, as it will simply lead to further liver damage. For those with NAFLD,
it’s okay to have a drink once in a while, such as a glass of wine.
7. Salty foods: Some research has suggested that NAFLD is worsened by salt consumption, for
two reasons–it typically accompanies higher fat and higher calorie foods, such as some
others on this list, and it also can result in dysregulation of the renin-angiotensin system,
enhancing your risk of fatty liver.
8. Fried foods: Fried foods as well are often high in calories, negating expert advice to follow a
more calorie-restricted diet.

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/fatty-liver-diet/

DIET GENERAL NOTES

Choose more whole foods (vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains

and lean proteins) and fewer ultra-processed foods (fast food, soda
and sweets). The familiar Mediterranean and DASH diets fit into
this pattern. These eating plans work because they are filled with
foods that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and
forgo foods that promote inflammation or the cellular damage that
accelerates aging.
The MIND diet emphasizes 10 types of “brain-healthy foods,” including berries, leafy greens,
vegetables, olive oil, nuts, legumes, fish, poultry and whole grains. The pattern recommends
cutting back on cheese, butter, red meat, fried food and sweets. If you’re interested in the
nitty-gritty, the plan recommends:

At least one dark green leafy vegetable each day.

· Berries at least twice a week.

· At least five servings of nuts per week.

· Beans or legumes at least every other day.

· At least three servings of whole grains per day.

· Poultry (not fried) at least twice a week.

· Fish (not fried) at least once a week.

· Limited consumption of cheese, fast foods and fried foods. (Less than once per week.)

· Less than one tablespoon a day of butter. (Use olive oil instead.)

· Sweets or pastries less than five times per week.

· Red meat no more than three meals per week.

· Wine, preferably red. (No more than one glass daily.)

“Studies show that greater adherence to a MIND dietary pattern is associated with a slower
rate of cognitive decline and lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,” says Xiaoran
Liu, an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center and the Rush Institute for
Healthy Aging.

Incredibly, a study by Liu and colleagues found that those closely following the MIND diet
had a 53 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Liu explains that the brain is
particularly vulnerable to oxidative damage due to its high metabolic activity, but certain
nutrients in “brain-healthy foods” can be helpful.

“Many foods that are featured in the MIND diet are high in antioxidant capacities,” Liu says.
“For example, green leafy vegetables are rich sources of phylloquinone, lutein and folate, and
berries have great phenolic contents. The combination of these nutrients with antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects may potentially benefit the brain.”

Another way the foods in the MIND diet might affect cognitive function is through the
connection between our digestive system and brain, known as the gut-brain axis. Research
has shown that the way food breaks down in the stomach can positively or negatively affect
cognition, and a new study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
found that the most beneficial associations for cognition came from — not surprisingly —
foods with polyphenol compounds, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
Another part of the aging process — loss of muscle mass — can be addressed through diet.
The key is to get enough protein. Aim for 20 to 30 grams of protein at every meal, but not
from just any source. Focus on fish, poultry, soy, beans, lentils and Greek yogurt. In other
words, focus on the proteins in the MIND, DASH or Mediterranean diets, which are low in
saturated fat.

“Protein is often not consumed in large enough quantities,” says Heather Keller, a dietitian
and professor in the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging at the University of Waterloo
in Ontario. “Older adults appear to need more high-quality protein in their diet to stimulate
muscle development and retention.”

Foods from the Mediterranean and DASH diet patterns can also affect outward signs of
aging, such as dry skin, dark spots and wrinkles, according to research. “Dietary patterns can
certainly affect overall health and skin health, specifically,” says Vivien Fam, a dietitian and
clinical research scientist at Integrative Skin Science and Research in Sacramento and one of
the authors of a recently published review on skin health and nutrition in the Journal of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Fam points to studies that suggest getting 20 percent of one’s calories as almonds (about ½
cup almonds per day) or eating a half-cup of mangos regularly are shown to improve
wrinkles in postmenopausal women. But just adding mangoes or almonds to a dietary pattern
made up of mostly ultra-processed foods probably won’t make any difference to skin health.
So, if you read a glowing review of a random superfood, be skeptical and consider how it fits
into your overall diet and lifestyle.

Excessive sugar intake seems particularly problematic for wrinkles. When we eat excessive
amounts of sweets, some of the sugar molecules attach to elastin and collagen proteins in the
body, and they form advanced glycation end products (or, appropriately, AGEs), which cause
collagen and elastin to weaken, sag and result in wrinkles.

“Doughnuts are not the key to the fountain of youth,” says Gohara, who reminds her patients
that a nutritious eating pattern is a lifestyle, not a transient plan that will fix wrinkles in six
weeks. “Skin is an organ,” Gohara says. “As such, we should eat for our skin, as we do for
our heart and brain.” If you want to protect all three, the Mediterranean, MIND and DASH
diets offer a promising place to start.

METABOLIC SYNDROME

Metabolic syndrome, an all pervasive medical condition world over. These five conditions are

1. having waist more than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women,
2. having less than 40 mgdL good cholesterol called HDL,
3. having more than 100 mgdL fasting sugar,
4. having more than 130 mmhg systolic or more than 85 mmHg diastolic blood pressure
5. having more than 150 mgdL triglycerides.
*

The way out suggested appeared impossible and extremely difficult. When told that the substitution
of my diet by

giving up substantially of fructose in general and sugar in particular

and giving up other carbohydrates like rice, wheat, potato and corn

and increase of healthy fat in the form of flaxseed oil, coconut oil, ghee

and intermittent fasting can be helpful,

I had no idea what these meant. I had no knowledge what intermittent fasting was and when told
that this meant restricting food intake to 8 hours every day and fasting for 16 hours, day after day, I
thought it was not possible for me.

u Eat foods that don't require enzymes produced by the liver to digest, like ghee, which gets
broken down quickly. In fact, ghee also absorbs toxins and helps remove them from the
body. This holds true for virgin coconut oil too.
*

https://thelivertransplant.com/blog/benefits-of-desi-cow-ghee-in-liver-diseases/

Dr. BIPIN VIBHUTE

Benefits of Desi Cow ghee in Liver Diseases

Ghee also helps to restore enzymatic function. It doesn’t require enzymes produced by the liver to
digest that lowers the stress of the liver.

Diet rich in saturated fats has been found to prevent ethanol-induced changes

Having a high level of butyric acid, ghee has proven to be very beneficial to the health of immune
system & provides good anti-inflammatory benefits ad also makes an ideal pick to support the health
of intestinal walls. So keeps constipation at bay

1. High in Nutrients:

Rich in CLA, K2, Fat-soluble vitamins & butyric acids & plenty of omega 3.

 CLA:

Conjugated Linoleic Acid which contains anti-viral properties.

 K2:

A vitamin that can help with anti-ageing.

  Omega 3:

Lower bad cholesterol (Total & L.D.L & T.G.)

Ghee at a level of 10% in the diet did not increase liver microsomal lipid peroxidation or liver
microsomal lipid peroxide levels.

 Butyric Acid:

Having a high level of butyric acid, ghee has proven to be very beneficial to the health of
immune system & provides good anti-inflammatory benefits ad also makes an ideal pick to
support the health of intestinal walls. So keeps constipation at bay.

Saturated fat diet improves intestine fight (TIGHT JUNCTION ?) junction expression &
alleviated intestinal inflammation caused due to ethanol intake.

Lactobacilli use saturated fats for its growth & supplementing SF improves gut lactobacilli
and subsequently decreases the progression of Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD). That best-
saturated fat is desi Cow ghee.

The supplementation of SF (Saturated Fats) in ALD (Alcoholic Liver Diseases) is a logical

maneuver within the nutritional therapy of this disease, as almost 90% of those patients are
malnourished primarily because of a reduced diet intake.

Fats are concentrated source of energy which makes the food palatable, hence making the
attainment of increased calorie (35-40 kcal/kg body weight/day) target possible. With this
background use of saturated fats in Alcoholic Liver Diseases is a promising modality in the
medical armamentarium, given the very fact that nutrition remains the cornerstone of the
therapy.

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LOW CARB IS GOOD TO REDUCE CHOLESTEROL

Why Saturated Fat Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease

In a 2010 evaluation of 21 studies and 350,000 subjects, saturated fat was not associated with
an increased risk of coronary heart disease — and numerous other studies have reached
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SourceTrusted SourceTrusted SourceTrusted Source. Of course, these studies aren’t without
controversy. For instance, Greatist expert and physician Dr. James Hardeman believes those
21 studies aren’t comprehensive enough; on average, their subjects were studied for around
14 years, which may not be long enough to see the effects of a diet high in saturated fat.
However, they raise important questions about saturated fat’s effects on the arteries of the
heart and brain.

Poor old saturated fat. For over forty years now, it’s been spoken of only in hushed tones,
dissed as nothing but artery clogging, obesity-causing poison. This “common sense fact” has
become so widely accepted that a lot of people who want to improve their diet start by
purchasing skim milk, ditching their egg yolks, and beginning a life free of steak, pork, and
butter.

It’s time to bring bacon back to breakfast. After all, saturated fat is good for you.

We’ve Made a Huge Mistake

But we all make mistakes. This one started in 1970, with the first publication of “The Seven
Countries Study.” The research looked at the incidences of saturated fat intake and heart
disease among 12,763 men from (you guessed it) seven different countries, and showed a
correlation between the two.

Unfortunately, the study was deeply flawed: It didn’t take into account important factors like
smoking rates, sugar consumption, and exercise levels, and it left out an awful lot of data
from other countries that contradicted the conclusions. The study’s authors actually had
access to twenty-two countries’ data, and didn’t discuss any of the populations that followed
diets with plenty of saturated fat and barely experienced any heart disease. Such communities
include the Kenyan Masai, the Tokelau in Polynesia, and the Arctic Inuit.

Governments followed by making the supposed saturated fat-heart disease connection a

matter of public health policy, an ideology which probably culminated with the abominable
food pyramid of the 1990s— which recommended up to 11 servings of rice and pasta per
day, and about as little fat as possible.

The result? In the past 30 years in the United States, the amount of calories from consumed
fat has fallen from 40 percent to 30 percent, while obesity has doubled and heart disease has
remained the country’s number one killer.

But the spread of obesity has no single cause; there are a lot of complicated factors that have
led to America’s health crisis. To figure out whether saturated fat should be added back into
our diets, let’s take a closer look at its effect on the body.

Why Saturated Fat Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease

In a 2010 evaluation of 21 studies and 350,000 subjects, saturated fat was not associated with
an increased risk of coronary heart disease — and numerous other studies have reached
similar conclusions. Of course, these studies aren’t without controversy. For instance,
Greatist expert and physician Dr. James Hardeman believes those 21 studies aren’t
comprehensive enough; on average, their subjects were studied for around 14 years, which
may not be long enough to see the effects of a diet high in saturated fat. However, they raise
important questions about saturated fat’s effects on the arteries of the heart and brain.

But what about cholesterol? We actually have two kinds of cholesterol in our blood: the HDL
(“good”) and LDL (“bad”). Total cholesterol levels are less important than the ratio of HDL
to LDL, but a simpler (if kind of flawed) approach is that we should try to increase HDL and
decrease LDL. Saturated fat is generally believed to increase the bad cholesterol.

But that’s only part of the story, because there are also two kinds of LDL cholesterol: big,
floaty particles (type A) and small, dense ones (type B). When someone reduces their
consumption of saturated fat and their LDL cholesterol “drops,” they’re only lowering their
type A particles. But it’s the type B particles that are more closely linked in heart disease, and
they’re generally controlled by carbohydrate consumption. So the best way to cut out harmful
types of cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease could be to follow a diet that’s low in
carbs, rather than fat .

Saturated fat has been shown to have loads of positive effects on the body, including:

 Liver Health: Saturated fat encourages the liver cells to dump their fat cells, which helps the
liver to function more effectively.
 Immunity: Saturated fatty acids, especially the kinds found in butter and coconut, help white
blood cells to recognize and destroy invading viruses and bacteria. Go get ‘em, boys!
 Hormones: Eating saturated fat tends to increase free testosterone levels, which helps to
repair tissue, preserve muscle, and improve sexual function.

 Basically, we should spend a little more on food. The body loves saturated fat, but
from sources like grass-fed meat and butter, whole eggs, and coconut fat — not hot
dogs and pepperoni pizza (sorry).By a mile, the biggest enemy in our food is likely
refined sugar. Even the American Heart Association, which is still anti-saturated fat,
agrees that sugar is a far bigger contributor to heart disease.
 But the tide is very slowly starting to turn. Prominent journals and scientists are
beginning to speak out on saturated fat’s benefits, and, after government scientists
reviewed 16,000 studies on diet and obesity, Sweden recently became the first
Western country to advocate a high-fat diet to its citizens.
 That’s because heart disease and obesity are caused by inactivity, trans fats, refined
carbs, and overeating, to name a few — but not saturated fat. Toss the margarine and
tuck into some buttered vegetables or a seared steak. We think you deserve it.

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A well-balanced diet rich in fibers and unsaturated fats, like a “Mediterranean diet”,
leads to an increase in anti-inflammatory bacterial taxa such as Bifidobacteria or
Akkermansia. These bacteria provide important beneficial signals for the host immune
system, and may be responsible for the development of immune tolerance to food.
Moreover, these bacteria strengthen the gut barrier, and thus, prevent bacterial
translocation through the gut wall and resulting endotoxemia. In contrast, the
“western diet” contains food rich in saturated fats and carbohydrates leading to a
significant increase in pro-inflammatory taxa such as Bacteroides. This switch in the
gut microbiota composition may have detrimental effects on the gut barrier resulting
in low-grade inflammation of the intestinal mucosa

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FISH OIL PROMOTES LIVER FIBROSIS !

The alterations caused by the long-term consumption of sunflower and fish oils make the
liver susceptible to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, a very serious disease that may act as a
catalyst for other liver diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. […] We believe that this
study will be very useful in preventing and treating diverse liver diseases.”
Prof. José Luis Quiles

Fish omega-3 fatty acids induce liver fibrosis in the treatment of bile duct-ligated rats
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23203732/

SELECT trials Vitamin E risk

However, results from the recently published, large SELECT trial show that vitamin E
supplements (400 IU/day [180 mg] as dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) may harm adult men in
the general population by increasing their risk of prostate cancer [32]. Follow-up studies are
assessing whether the cancer risk was associated with baseline blood levels of vitamin E and
selenium prior to supplementation as well as whether changes in one or more genes might
increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer while taking vitamin E.

KABULI CHANA VS KALA CHANA

Kala chana is also known as Black Chickpeas and Kabuli Chana is also known as Chickpeas
or Bengali Gram. People are confused about the fact about which one is better for health.
Though both are great for health the topic ”Kala chana vs Kabuli Chana” is still a mystery.

So, today we will be comparing Kala Chana and Kabuli Chana on the basis of their
effectiveness in the treatment of several diseases and also their nutritional content.

Kala Chana vs Kabuli Chana – Which is better?

Protein content 

100 grams of Kala Chana provides you with 7 to 8 grams of protein whereas 100 grams of
Kabuli chana provides you with 10-11 grams of protein. So Kabuli Chola is the clear winner
here in aspects of protein.

Protein is highly required by the body for the purpose of muscle growth and bodybuilding.
Most people in India consume protein supplements, instead, you can take both of these
chanas for fulfilling the protein content of your body. 

Nutritional difference

Here is a chart which will clearly give you an idea about which one is the best among Kala
chana and Kabuli chana.

Bone health

In aspects of maintaining your bone health and strength, Kabuli Chana is better than Kala
Chana. Kabuli chana makes your bones stronger. Kabuli Chana is rich in Iron and Calcium
which are highly necessary for providing strength to your bones.
Osteoporosis may develop in your bones due to a lack of calcium in your body. A doctor will
advise you to take calcium supplements in this case. But eating Kabuli Chana will also add
the required calcium to your body. It is recommended to take 30-35 grams of Kabuli Chana
every day. 

The heart health

Kabuli chana leads in this case too if compared to Kala chana. Kabuli chana is great for the
heart. Kabuli chana consists of vitamins, minerals, potassium, magnesium, iron, and selenium
which promotes the health of the heart. The presence of Kabuli Chana prevents heart diseases
and removes bad cholesterol from your body. Kabuli chana contains zero cholesterol.

Best for constipation

The fiber in foods is the main factor that helps in preventing constipation. 100 grams of
Kabuli Chana consists of 18 gram dietary fiber whereas 100 grams of Kala Chana
consist of 13 grams of dietary fiber.

After certain analyses and reports, it has been noticed that Kala Chana contains 17 grams of
dietary fiber. But still, it cannot beat the amount of dietary fiber present in Kabuli chana. So
Kabuli chana should be your choice for preventing constipation.

Diabetes

Chanas are great for diabetic patients because the glycemic index of chanas are very low.
Besides chanas, most vegetables and fruits with a low glycemic index are great for diabetic
patients.

The glycemic index of Kala Chana is 13 and the glycemic index of Kabuli Chana is 8.
So, for diabetic patients, Kabuli Chana is more effective if compared to Kala Chana.

For cancer

Most chanas contain a mineral named selenium which helps in detoxing the cancer-causing
compound by liver functions. Kabuli chana contains this selenium and helps in preventing
tumors. Kabuli chana consists of folate which helps in the repairing of DNA sensitization.

Kabuli chana also contains phytochemicals also known as saponins which help in the
prevention of cancer. The high amount of fiber in Kabuli chana helps in the prevention
of colorectal cancer. 

Conclusion

As we can all see the clear differences between Kala Chana and Kabuli Chana. Kabuli Chana
is the best if compared with Kala chana and wins the race in almost every aspect. So don’t
forget to include Kabuli chana in your regular diet.