Lentils - good and bad

Lentil is a representative of legumes, which is known for quite some time, but today it is difficult to call lentils a popular product. Earlier it was fed by Babylonians, Greeks, American aborigines and Egyptian slaves. Slavs from the seeds of lentils cooked soup and baked bread . In the modern world, the question arose about the usefulness and harm of lentils, which we will consider later in the article.

The use of lentils for the body

The benefits of lentils for women and for men are the same, so nutritionists recommend to include it in the diet to all those who do not have contraindications to its use.

Speaking about the advantages of lentils, the first thing that should be paid attention to:

1. Lentils contain dietary fiber that breaks down cholesterol.
2. It is useful for those suffering from diabetes, since light carbohydrates in its composition do not allow to increase the level of sugar in the blood.
3. With the help of lentil beans can easily get rid of constipation.
4. Fiber helps to reduce appetite, so lentils are very useful for weight loss.
5. The benefit of lentils is also a beneficial effect on the heart muscle and blood vessels.

Any product can not do without any contraindications. Lentils have little harmful properties, but still, and about the benefits, and the harm of lentils for our body is necessary to know.

1. Lentils contain proteins, which is why if you consume it in large quantities, it can lead to disruption and difficulty digestion.
2. People who suffer from increased gas production should pay careful attention to dishes with lentils.
3. When gout is necessary to very carefully include in the diet dishes from lentils, and in some cases, and completely abandon them.
4. Lentil beans can not be eaten by those who suffer from dysbiosis, since in this case they are very poorly split in the stomach.
5. Lentils contain phytans that interfere with the absorption of useful substances, especially zinc, calcium and iron.
6. Speaking about the benefits and harm of lentils for the liver, it is worth noting that it includes the amino acid lecithin, which is actively involved in the construction and renewal of liver cells. There were no harmful properties for this human organ.

In folk medicine, lentils are used for:

• stimulation of metabolism;
• increase of hemoglobin level;
• treatment of urolithiasis;
• lowering blood pressure;
• treatment of hypovitaminosis;
• replenishment of deficiency of vegetable proteins.

What can I cook with lentils?

1. Sprouted lentils are used for refueling and salads, and it is also put on sandwiches. Red lentils are ideal for soups.
2. Puffed or boiled lentils can be added to salads with cabbage, pepper and tomatoes.
3. Spilled lentils can be mixed with a clove of chopped garlic and fry in a pan with olive oil. It turns out a very tasty diet dish.
4. From lentil beans, you can prepare a sauce that is great for other porridges.
5. Lentil is very well combined with boiled potatoes, peas and beans. When mixed with other legumes, you can get an original taste.

Lentil for weight loss

Lentil diet is quite simple and useful. With the help of it you can throw off up to three kilograms per week. But there is one condition when observing such a diet - to consume at least 1.5 liters of water per day.

Menu for several days:

Breakfast - 150 grams of low-fat yogurt, pear and 50 grams of muesli; a sandwich with butter or ham; two toasted piece of bread, 100 grams of honey and low-fat cottage cheese .

Lunch - 2-3 cutlets from lentils; one small plate of thick lentil soup; 200 grams of lentil cakes; 300 grams of boiled lentils with mashed potatoes.

Dinner - salad from vegetables; 250 grams of low-fat cottage cheese; vegetable soup; 3-4 persimmon; two pieces of boiled lean fish.