Avoid these 7 pulses if you have high uric acid levels

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Chickpeas (Chana)

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Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)

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Black Gram (Urad Dal)

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Green Gram (Moong Dal)

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Pigeon Peas (Toor Dal)

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Rajma (Kidney Beans)

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Matar (Green Peas)

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