Sea Buckthorn To Makhana: PM Narendra Modi Recommended Superfoods

  

Sea Buckthorn: Earlier in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the benfits of Sea Buckthorn during a convocation ceremony. According to him, many international medicinal research institutes have claimed that the parts of this plant can help reduce blood pressure, fever, tumours, and stones and can even treat seasonal coughs and cold. He mentioned, “As per study, this plant has sufficient vitamin C content that can fulfill the requirement of all mankind.”  

 

 Makhana: PM Narendra Modi often referred to Makhana as a “supersnack”. It is a nutritious alternative to processed foods – high in protein, low in calories, and beneficial for kidney and heart health. It is rich in calcium and makes for a healthy, guilt-free snack while also supporting Bihar’s farmers and their livelihoods. 

 

Millets: The year 2023 was declared the International Year of Millets, a move supported by PM Modi at the G20 and global health forums. These ancient cereal crops, cultivated for more than 4000 years, are grown across India in varieties like ragi, jowar and bajra.  

 

 Drumstick: He has often shared his fondness for Drumstick parathas and that it makes a regular part of his diet. Rich in iron, calcium, and antioxidants, moringa leaves add a nutritious punch to parathas, creating a wholesome meal. 

 

Black Rice: PM Narendra Modi has frequently expressed his appreciation for black rice growers in Manipur and Odisha. Packed with anthocyanins, black rice aids digestion, helps regulate blood sugar, and supports heart health, making it both a nutritious and culturally significant grain.

 

Bhakri Dal: A staple of the Gujarat’s traditional platter, this wholesome and flavourful combination pairs a flatbread made from jowar or bajra flour with dal, creating a meal rich in protein, iron, and authentic taste.  

 

Indian Avocados: On September 2, PM Narendra Modi posted a video on Instagram with the caption, “Indian avocados are clearly getting more popular.” In the video clip, he highlighted how avocados are becoming popular nowadays. The Prime Minister highlighted that in the past, hardly anyone knew about this fruit; both its value and demand were low. However, today, it is frequently seen on dining tables and is becoming a favourite in the health and premium markets. 

 

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Horse Gram Health Benefits

  

 Find out everything about horse gram, the miracle pulse. A traditional elixir for ailments like diabetes, heart disease, kidney stones, asthma, obesity, cold and many more, horse gram is highly protein-rich, high in calcium, low in fat and full of antioxidants. Here are 11 horse gram benefits that are sure to convince you to try it out. Plus, there is a recipe in here too!

What is Horse Gram?

Horse gram is the most protein-rich lentil found on the planet. It is very high-powered. That is why race horses are fed with this gram, which is called horse gram in the market.

This important and under-utilized tropical crop is grown mostly in dry agricultural lands and keeps a rather low profile nowadays, but is ready to expand its reputation! Here’s why.

Horse Gram Health Benefits

  

 

1 Insulin Resistance

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology have found that unprocessed, raw horse gram seeds have the ability to reduce high blood sugar following a meal, by slowing down carbohydrate digestion and reducing insulin resistance by inhibiting protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1β. This makes it an extra diabetic-friendly food. 

#2 Full of Antioxidants

Horse gram seeds are rich in polyphenols, flavonoids and proteins – the major antioxidants present in fruits that makes them so healthy. In this article published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers from the Department of Grain Science and Technology at the Central Food Technological Research Institute at Mysuru found abundant antioxidant activity in horse gram, in addition to reducing power and ferrous ion-chelating potency. 

#3 Helps Urinary Discharge

In Ayurveda, horse gram is a well-known diuretic and is reputed to be effective in increasing urine flow. For this purpose, horse gram can soup can be consumed twice a day for four weeks to show visible results. 

#4 Prevents Kidney Stones

Due to its diuretic properties, horse gram is very effective in assisting in the removal of kidney stones. In addition, making horse gram a part of your regular diet will aid in avoiding the formation of stones in the kidneys, as horse gram contains certain compounds that make these stones soluble. 

#5 Heals Ulcers

Lipids in horse gram have been shown to have anti-ulcer activity due to the presence of phytosterol esters. Researchers from the Department of Surgery at Royal Free and University College of Medical School, London  found that horse gram is highly beneficial in healing peptic and mouth ulcers. 

#6 Asthma Relief

A common Ayurvedic prescription for asthmatic patients is to consume the paste of boiled horse gram and pepper, which aids in reducing cough, cold and congestion. Although not a cure for asthma, it has been known to provide immediate relief and help manage breathing problems. 

#7 Keeps Heart Disease at Bay

According to established medical science, oxidative damage caused by free radicals plays a causative role in ageing and leads to diseases including several heart diseases. However, the human body is capable of minimizing this damage with the right nutrients and antioxidants. Raw horse gram is particularly rich in polyphenols, flavonoids and proteins, the major antioxidants. It is also low in fat and high in carbohydrate content, making it healthier for the heart. 

#8 Is Horse Gram Good for Weight Loss?

Eating plenty of horse gram can actually help in the management of obesity as it has the ability to attack fatty tissue, thanks to its high phenol content. The effectiveness of horse gram is so well known in Tamil tradition that there is a Tamil saying, “Ellachavanukku Ella Kudu, Kozhuthavanakku Kolla Kudu,” which translates to, “For a frail person, sesame seeds and for an obese person, horse gram.” 

#9 Keeps You Warm in Winter

Horse gram – especially in the form of soup – has the ability to generate heat and energy in the system and therefore keeps you warm on a cold winter day. 

#10 Good for the Bones

Horse gram is high in iron, calcium and protein. In fact, horse gram has the highest calcium content among pulses and is one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein.

#11 Controls Menstrual Problems

Horse gram contains iron in high levels, which helps to cure irregular menstrual cycles. It also increases your blood hemoglobin due to its high iron content.

Horse Gram Nutritional Values

100 gm of horse gram contains:

Protein	22 gm
Mineral	3 gm
Fiber	5 gm
Carbohydrates	57 gm
Iron	7 mg
Calcium	287 mg
Phosphorus	311 mg

Horse Gram Side Effects

Horse gram contains phytic acid which is an anti-nutrient – that means it can stop your body from absorbing all that nutrient goodness. But all is not lost because if you soak, sprout or cook horse gram seeds before putting them in your food, the phytic acid content is significantly reduced, according to research.

Here is what Sadhguru has to say about horse gram side effects: “Consuming horse gram generates heat in the body. You know that it is causing excessive heat when you notice that your eyeballs are hot or that you want to pee, your bladder is full but it does not come out and it hurts. That means there is excess heat. If such a thing happens, you just drink some ash gourd juice or take some castor oil and apply it either inside the navel or the Anahata, Vishuddhi, Agna and at two particular spots behind the ears. If you apply castor oil on these points, the system will cool down within five minutes. When you go to the bathroom, everything will happen without effort. You can also balance the excess heat by eating green gram. Sprouted green gram will cool the system.”

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