Legumes health benefits

• It is easier to prepare pasta than to boil a pack of lentils.

Lentils are a very popular ingredient in salads and traditional dishes. “Lentille verte du PUY”originates from a region called Auvergne in France and are used in a lot of trendy restaurants as they have a particular texture and taste. They are usually picked at the end of summer and are known to be environmentally friendly as they barely need irrigation. They are also low in fat ,high in protein and iron. It is advisable to consume legumes 2 to 3 times a week to benefit from their high fiber content, which are fulfilling and have heart healthy properties.

Michelin star chefs often include them to their dishes next to lamb, green beans or fish.

They are also high in calcium and fiber: 3mg of iron per 100 g of portion. Legumes are sometimes hard to digest, the way you cook them plays an important role in that. The more legumes are fresh the better they are digested.Germination will make them easily assimilated in the body.

Soaking them in water and changing it regularly helps reduce bloating.

Legumes do not cause weight gain if they are not fried or mixed with mayonnaise or butter. To lower cooking time you can add some salt to the boiling water and enjoy them warm or cold.

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