Guar pod will become your first choice, if you know its benefits.

Health Corner :- The scientific name of Guar is Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba. In many places it is also known as Chatarphali. Various types of vitamins like Vitamin K, A, and C as well as carbohydrates are found in large quantities in Guar pods. Guar bean vegetable is a good source of iron. Phosphorus, calcium, iron and potassium essential for the body are also found in guar pods. Guar pod is probably not consumed because it has no taste but if you try, you can make it tasty.

Glycemic index of guar pod controls various diseases like diabetes and presence of cholesterol in the body. The best thing about guar pod is that it does not contain any cholesterol or fat, hence it can be considered a very beneficial tonic.

Consumption of guar pods also provides relief from many serious diseases.

1. Calcium and phosphorus necessary for strengthening bones can be obtained from guar pods, by doing this the body also remains healthy. The deficiency of all nutrients in the body is compensated. Especially due to the adequate amount of Vitamin K in it, it helps in strengthening the bones and in the development of the fetus. The amount of folic acid consumed in it helps in keeping the body healthy.
2. Guar pod plays an important role in keeping the heart healthy because it has cholesterol reducing properties. The fiber and potassium found in pods are beneficial for the heart.
3. Guar contains elements of glyconutrients which control the blood sugar level in the body. But it is also true that it has low glycemic index. The dietary fiber of pods proves to be helpful to a great extent in digesting food. Chewing raw beans is beneficial for diabetic patients.
4. Due to the high amount of fiber found in guar pods, it plays an important role in preventing digestive problems. By consuming it, all types of toxic substances are removed from the body and one gets relief from digestive problems. Guar pods can provide relief from constipation.
5. The iron present in guar pod increases the production of haemoglobin, as a result of which there is proper supply of blood in the body and also due to the phytochemicals present in it, blood circulation improves.
6. Due to the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic properties found in guar pods, this vegetable can be a better option for people suffering from hypertension, and the compounds found in it are helpful in controlling blood pressure.