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Lentils are a protein-packed food. For those people who do not eat meat, they are essential so that this fundamental nutrient is not lacking in their diet.
It is known to all that lentils are a natural source of iron. Iron is very important for our immune system. Not only does it prevent anemia and fight fatigue, it also helps our skin, nails or hair have better health.
It is a legume of great hardness and of a whitish color.
In Spain three important varieties are distinguished: Castilian chickpea, milky white chickpea and Pedrosillano chickpea.
Before cooking, it is recommended to soak the chickpeas a few hours before so that they soften a little and cook faster. With them, typical stews of our gastronomy are made in addition to incorporating them into salads or creams.
Chickpea is a very nutritious food. It has vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B6, B9), C, E and K. Rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium and in vegetable proteins. They are highly recommended to combat anemia and states of fatigue and physical and mental fatigue. They protect against cardiovascular diseases.
Among the properties and benefits that the consumption of beans gives us, we would highlight the amount of water that they offer to the body since more than half of the beans are formed by this, in addition to providing us with very few calories, which make it an ideal food for weight loss diets that together with the potassium they offer is the ideal complement to eliminate extra weight as well as eliminate fluids, control hypertension or eliminate cellulite.
Another factor that highlights the consumption of fresh beans will be their contribution of vitamins, such as vitamin C and vitamin A, both of which are rich in quantity, thus collaborating against free radicals, skin care and acting as a natural antioxidant.
It is a small lentil, approximately 5 mm. diameter. The skin mixes the light green background color with mottled shades of darker green and brown, its cotyledon is yellow It is a small lentil, approximately 5...
It is the largest of all lentils, it has a size between 7 and 9 millimeters and it is green lentils with a light hue It is the largest of all lentils, it...
Small in size and of an earthy brown color to reddish brown with small black dots on its skin and with a yellow cotyledon Small in size and of an earthy brown...
Medium to large in size, light cream in color and with quite wrinkled skin. It has a mild flavor and once cooked its skin is almost priceless. Medium to large in size, light cream...
They provide us with a large amount of slow-absorbing carbohydrates, are rich in protein, minerals, iron and fiber, and low in saturated fat. They provide us with a large amount...
The grain is tan, elliptical and semi-full, of medium size, with about 170 grains in 100 grams. The grain is tan, elliptical and...