Physical wellbeing
Excellent source of plant protein — a staple in vegetarian cooking worldwide.
High in folate, important for cell repair and particularly relevant during pregnancy.
Iron content is well-absorbed when paired with vitamin C (e.g. tomatoes, lemon).
Mental wellbeing
Dal (lentil stew) is comfort food across South Asia — the dish many people associate with home.
The act of simmering lentils slowly is described in food writing as a form of kitchen patience.
Wellness framing here reflects traditional use and ongoing research, not medical claims.
This reflects research on standardised extracts in clinical studies of diagnosed
conditions, not a claim that cooking with this ingredient treats a mental health
condition. If you're struggling with your mood, please speak to a GP or a mental
health professional.