The legumes, as is known, are one of the central foods in the Mediterranean diet. Very used for one of the most famous dishes on the new year, lentils should not be forgotten that it would be a good rule to have them often on the table for all the benefits they can offer to our health during a healthy healthy.
The lentils
Lens Culinaris Medik is a Cotynadone plant from the Fabaceae family (or legumes) called Lentils, cultivated since ancient times. It is an annual plant, the fruits of which are legumes that contain two flattened round seeds, edible, rich in proteins and iron, known as lentils with different varieties, especially appreciated in Europe, even if world production is not high. The lentils is an annual herbaceous plant, 20 cm high 70 cm high. The stems are straight and branched. The leaves are varied and composed (applied with leaves of 10-14 elongated) and end with a generally simple or bifid viticch. They are equipped with the basis of toothed stipules. The flowers, a Papilionaa Corolla that is typical of the sub -family of the Faboideae, are white or light blue and collected in bunches of two to four. The glass is regular, with five thin and relatively long teeth. Bloom takes place between May and July. The fruits are flattened, short pods, which contain two seeds with a characteristic somewhat rounded lens shape. The color of the seeds varies according to the varieties of pale (light green, blond, pink) with darker (dark green, brown, purple).
The properties
Lentils are very rich in nutrients that help prevent and solve some health problems. These legumes, very easy to cook, is rich in: slow absorption -carbohydrates, high -quality proteins, healthy fats. Lentils are also a costly source of vitamins, including those of group B and folic acid. In addition, there are plenty in the lentils: iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, potassium and selenium.
Advantages
So thanks to their concentration of a high content of proteins and fibers, lentils can help the health of the heart. But they are also ideal for promoting weight loss within a specific diet. Moreover, lentils can help reduce blood sugar levels. These legumes for its high fiber content contrasts digestive problems and constipation. In fact, lentils are recommended to restore the regularity of the intestinal transit, especially in the case of constipation.
Ally of the heart
Lentils are recommended in different diets, also to protect the heart, since they attract a rich share of polyunsaturated fatty acids and fibers. These substances can therefore be an excellent natural tool for reducing blood cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. It is also an ideal legumes in the case of diabetes. In the lentils there are full carbohydrates, which are slowly absorbed by the body. The fiber optic share is able to regulate blood sugar levels.
The legumes is then an iron source, therefore it represents a recommended food in the case of anemia, but also for vegetarians who can eat lentickes instead of the meat. Good rule would be to combine the consumption of lentils with foods rich in vitamin C to facilitate iron absorption.
Finally, we are at home in the presence of a “cheerful food” for our health, we do not forget its antioxidant power, thanks to the content of vitamin A and vitamin. In other words, it can be a precious ally to postpone the appearance of degenerative diseases.
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