The nutritional value of lentils is very rich, every 100 grams of lentils are rich in protein 20.4 grams, 60.5 grams of carbohydrates. Calcium 5.7 milligrams, phosphorus 368 milligrams, iron 6 milligrams, but also contains a certain amount of zinc, vitamins B1, B2, niacin and pantothenic acid, vitamin C, tyrosinase and so on.
2 Promote digestion and lower blood sugar
Lentils contain trypsin and amylase inhibitors, these two substances also slow down a variety of digestive enzymes on the rapid digestion of food and lower blood sugar.
3 Anti-cancer and anti-cancer
Lentils also contain hemagglutinin A, B, calcium phytate, pantothenic acid, etc., which are agglutinative to blood cells and can promote the transformation of lymphocytes, enhance the body's immunity to tumors, inhibit the growth of tumors, and play a role in preventing and combating cancer.
4 Enhance appetite
Lentils are rich in protein and a variety of amino acids, is food, vegetables and food, often eat spleen and stomach, enhance appetite.