Red lentils
Red lentils are a type of lentil belonging to the cornea. It is a protein-rich legume that is preferred by many people and is considered to be of high nutritional value. It contains many compounds, vitamins and minerals necessary for the growth and nourishment of the body’s cells. Sound, and is a source rich in energy, necessary to carry out vital processes in the body.
Benefits of red lentils
- It is a rich source of proteins and amino acids, making it a substitute for meat.
- Provides energy to the body, because it contains high calories.
- Regulates digestion, protects the body from constipation and irritable bowel syndrome; it has high soluble fiber content.
- Regulates the level of sugar in the blood; because it contains complex carbohydrates, dietary fibers, which need a long period to digest, which reduces the absorption of sugar in the intestine, and thus adjust the blood sugar level.
- Lowers the level of harmful cholesterol, and raises the level of good cholesterol in the body.
- Promotes heart health, protects the body from the risk of heart disease, atherosclerosis, and strokes; it contains magnesium.
- Boosts the feeling of fullness for long periods, and inhibits appetite, which reduces weight, so enter into many diets.
- It treats anemia and protects the body from infection, because it contains iron and folic acid at high rates.
- Contributes to the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells.
- Build muscle, and maintain it.
- Strengthens bones, builds them, and increases their density; because they contain two elements: calcium and phosphorus.
- Strengthens the teeth, and keeps them.
- Strengthens vision; it contains vitamin A.
- Improves skin health, protects against cracks, infections, and skin diseases.
- Improves fertility in both sexes.
- Strengthens the nerves; to be considered a rich source of vitamin B complex, in particular: niacin, thiamine, and folic acid.
- Increases weight for children, builds their bones, and their teeth.
- It stimulates urine, stimulates sweating.
- Strengthens memory.
- The amount of milk increases during breastfeeding.
- Notes : Red lentil is not allowed for people with colon disorders and cirrhosis to avoid bloating and gas. It is also forbidden to be treated by patients with chronic gallbladder disease and those with gastrointestinal impairment.
Preparation of red lentil soup
- Wash half a kilo of red lentils.
- Place a small amount of olive oil in a deep saucepan, add finely chopped onion, and cook over medium heat, until onions turn golden.
- Add the red lentils to the pot, add salt, pepper, lentils, and mix well.
- Add six cups of boiling water, or hot chicken broth, as desired to the pot.
- Leave the soup on medium heat for a quarter of an hour, until the lentils are cooked.