Red lentils
Red lentils have a sweet and astringent taste with a cooling energetic. Light and dry, they are balancing to pitta and Kapha.
However, the light and dry qualities may cause bloating in individuals with a Vata constitution or Vata imbalance.
Red lentils are sattvic as they have a calming and soothing effect on the mind. They are nutritive, strengthening and also detoxifying.
They can be beneficial in liver disorders and improving skin complexion.
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