Organic red lens

Organic red lentils

Red lentil (Lens esculenta) is the family Fabaceae and its history dates back thousands of years in what is now Turkey and Syria. Shell chervenat lens is fine and so she pool apo faster than brown. Another distinctive feature is its high protein content, which makes it popular among vegans and vegetarians. The lens contains many benefit agents, including folic acid, iron, beta-carotene, thiamin, calcium, magnesium, vitamin PP and B, copper, zinc, chromium, iodine, sodium and phosphorus. Favorably affect the function of the nervous, cardiovascular and immune system. Compatible with the diet in diabetes.

Red lentil is a very tasty, helpful and quick to prepare product. Red lentils is a national food Turkey, Russia and India. It is very popular in Arab countries. In some places dinner during Ramadan starts with soup of red lentils.

Red lentils is well known to vegetarians and vegans because of the high content of protein and iron. Here's what can be useful for you.

Proteins. 1 cup red lentils provides 40% of the needed daily dose of protein and equals only 230 calories. Especially suitable for those who want to control their weight or build muscle mass.
Iron. Get enough iron. You can get it with the consumption of red meat, but then accumulate the usual "extras" - fat and cholesterol.
Fiber. ¼ cup lentils contains 7 grams. Or 28% of the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber. Thanks to them konusmirate less food, but feel full. For people who are trying to stabilize your blood sugar is a must to eat often red lentils.
Antioxidants. In red lentils contains antioxidants similar to those in tea and red wine.
Folic acid. ¼ cup red lentils contains about 25% of the needed dose of folic acid. It helps to lower the level of the amino acid homocysteine. The accumulation of homocysteine ​​can damage artery walls and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Folic acid prevents anemia and helps create normal red blood cells. Its regular intake is very important for pregnant women and infants.
Phosphorus, potassium, magnesium. Red lentils are rich in these minerals that enhance the nervous system, take care of the good work of metabolism and keep your body in perfect shape.

In addition it is useful and tasty, slightly spicy. Razvaryava quickly and easily and is very suitable for purees and salads. According to some studies regular consumption of red lens reduces the risk of breast cancer and heart disease.

Recommended use:
Wash nice and boil for about 15-30 min., Until soft. The color will change from red to yellow-orange. Red-tile lens tends to become mushy until it boils, making it ideal for Indian and gave curry dishes.

Nutritional value for 100g:
Energy value (kJ / kcal) 1581/390
Fat (g) 2
- Of which saturated fatty acids (g) 0
Carbohydrate (g) 64
- Of which sugars (g) 0
Proteins (g) 24
Fiber (g) 10
Salt (g) 0,2

Certified products from organic farming.
Origin: Turkey
Brand: Bio Class Bulgaria