Useful lentils. Calorie content and properties

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Lentils are a plant that belongs to the legume family. The seeds are small, flattened on both sides. The inhabitants of ancient Greece, Egypt and Babylon already knew about lentils - soups, cereals, stews from its grains were often on their table. Yes, and in medieval Russia, such food was very popular, and people baked special bread from lentils. For a long time, Russia was the largest producer of this type of legume.

Useful lentils. Calorie content. Benefits

Lentils, whose raw calorie content is about 290-320 kcal / 100g, rightfully belongs to dietary products. This statement may seem controversial, because 320 kcal is not so little. The secret is that with any heat treatment, its energy value decreases, and ready-made lentils, the calorie content of which after cooking is reduced to 110-120 kcal, are undoubtedly a dietary product. And, like all legumes, quite satisfying. By the way, the beneficial properties, unlike calories, do not decrease after heat treatment. And lentils really have a lot of them.

Dishes from it simply need to be included in the diet of a person who is sickDiabetes – Having porridge or lentil soup twice a week can help lower blood sugar levels. Do you suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular system, urolithiasis, have problems with the digestive tract? Eat lentils - they will help you fight ailments.

Dishes from it strengthen not only the body, it is recommended to use it in the presence of nervous disorders, as well as to strengthen the immune system and increase the overall tone of the body. Prevention of oncological diseases, normalization of the genitourinary system - all these are the properties that lentils have. The calorie content is low, and the content of potassium and iron is quite high, which indicates the benefits of this plant for the process of hematopoiesis.

The most valuable isoflavone, vitamins, fiber, trace elements, amino acids - all this is necessary for a person, and this is in lentils. Folic acid, along with the above beneficial substances that make up lentils, is especially necessary for a pregnant woman and a developing fetus.

On sale you can see lentils of different colors: green, brown, red lentils. You can find black grains and French lentils with a "marbled" black and green texture.

Not only cereals and soups are prepared from this plant. Salads and side dishes, stews, meatballs and pie fillings - everywhere lentils are in place. And in combination with tomatoes, onions, carrots and garlic, seasoned with spices, it can even claim the title of a delicious dish. It is useful to know that it is red lentils that are most suitable for soups, sohow quickly it boils.

Take note of a simple recipe: cut a small onion into cubes and fry in vegetable oil, add 1 cup of washed lentils to the onion, then simmer everything on the fire for another 2-3 minutes. Put everything in a saucepan, pour 1.5 liters of water. Cook for 20 minutes until the lentils are tender. Add 5 diced tomatoes and minced garlic (3-4 cloves). S alt, sprinkle with pepper and your favorite spices. Let it simmer for a couple more minutes and the dish is ready. If desired, you can add a little lemon juice, and before serving, decorate the dish with herbs. The soup will turn out delicious, and, like all lentil dishes, very he althy.