Benefits of lentils, especially for pregnant women

Benefits of lentils

Lentils of legumes, which are generally characterized by a large proportion of fiber, and these fibers are necessary for everyone, the pregnant and non-pregnant, but the need for pregnant more to prevent the occurrence of constipation in the stomach.

 The nutritional value of the 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 fetusAs 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 strengthen the bones are available and this is the largest needs that help the fetus to grow in The mother's belly, also helps maintain the body of the mother; because any deficiency in these components taken by the fetus from the body of his mother. There is a saying in the lentils "as poor meat" but nutrition experts confirms that it is better than meat, eggs, cheese, because it contains a complete items in these materials 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 preferable to eat it as a separate substance. The best way is soup and usually drink at the beginning of eating.