pregnancy period
As soon as the woman knows that she is pregnant, she feels a sense of fear and excitement. She becomes more interested in herself and in her diet and lifestyle. She begins by asking and inquiring about women who passed through this experience. The more stages of pregnancy, the more attention she needs to her body. The nutrients necessary for healthy growth of the fetus, as it has a partner involved in its diet.
Benefits of lentils
Lentils of legumes, which are generally characterized by a large proportion of fiber, and these fibers are necessary for all, the pregnant and non-pregnant, but the need for pregnant more to prevent the occurrence of constipation in the stomach.
The nutritional value of lentils
The nutritional value of the lentils is equivalent to the nutritional value of the meat. Lentil contains high levels of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins, especially vitamin B. It also contains large quantities of dietary fiber. This is the most important aspect of lentils. Fiber is essential for several reasons. Its ability to regulate bowel action in the absorption of sugars from the food we eat, maintain a certain level of sugar in the blood, and facilitates the passage of food waste through the organs of the digestive system in the body.
Benefits of lentils for pregnant and fetus
As mentioned above at the beginning of our topic, lentils contain a high proportion of lime, copper, iron, a high proportion of syrups and carbohydrates and contains high proportions of vitamins A, B, P The importance of iron lies in its ability to form hemoglobin blood, phosphorus is necessary to strengthen bones Muscle building, and vitamin B strengthens the nerves, and contains lentils folic acid, which prevents the development of abnormalities in the bones of the fetus, especially the bones of the spine, all the nutrients necessary for the growth of body cells and bone strength are available in this and the largest needs that help the fetus to grow in The mother’s womb, also helps maintain the mother’s body; because any deficiency in these components takes the fetus from the body of his mother.
There is a saying in lentils that it is “meat of the poor”, but nutritionists confirm that it is better than meat, eggs and cheese, because it contains all the elements in these substances except fat.
Lentil can be eaten in several ways or forms. It can be eaten with other food ingredients such as rice and bulgur. It can also be eaten separately as a soup or bisara, but it is preferred to be eaten as a separate substance. The best way is soup and usually drink at the beginning of eating.