Lentils contain the highest amount of protein originating from any plant.
The amount of protein found in lentils is up to 35%, which is comparable to red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products.
Lentils contain carbohydrates (15-25 grams per 100 grams). They are a good source of dietary fiber and also have a low amount of calories. Other nutritious components found are molybdenum, folate, tryptophan, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and potassium.
Prevents atherosclerosis: Research by Xu Yuan, Chong and the Department of grain and food sciences in North Dakota has shown that the consumption of lentils provides a supply of antioxidants which decreased the odds of developing the atherosclerosis.
In addition, these antioxidants play a role in neutralizing free radicals and preventing damage to the gene (aging) and cell.
Controls Diabetes: A study by Anderson and Bridges showed that the different categories of foods, dietary fiber was found to be higher in the case of the legume family.
Lenses with beans and peas, belong to the legume family. Dietary fiber found food such as lentils helps control sugar levels in the blood. Dietary fiber slows the rate at which the food is absorbed by the blood and maintain the level of sugar and constantly.
The amount of protein found in lentils is up to 35%, which is comparable to red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products.
Lentils contain carbohydrates (15-25 grams per 100 grams). They are a good source of dietary fiber and also have a low amount of calories. Other nutritious components found are molybdenum, folate, tryptophan, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and potassium.
Prevents atherosclerosis: Research by Xu Yuan, Chong and the Department of grain and food sciences in North Dakota has shown that the consumption of lentils provides a supply of antioxidants which decreased the odds of developing the atherosclerosis.
In addition, these antioxidants play a role in neutralizing free radicals and preventing damage to the gene (aging) and cell.
Controls Diabetes: A study by Anderson and Bridges showed that the different categories of foods, dietary fiber was found to be higher in the case of the legume family.
Lenses with beans and peas, belong to the legume family. Dietary fiber found food such as lentils helps control sugar levels in the blood. Dietary fiber slows the rate at which the food is absorbed by the blood and maintain the level of sugar and constantly.
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