1. What are the benefits of eating lentils?
Lentils have antibacterial and antiviral effects. But also can improve the immunity of cells, because lentils can tonify the spleen and strengthen the spleen, which is very friendly to people with weak spleen and stomach. Lentils also contain amylase inhibitors, which can lower blood sugar in the body. Lentils are also rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and prevent constipation. Moreover, the zinc content in lentils is relatively high, which can promote the growth and development of human body and enhance the hematopoietic function, and the sodium content in lentils is relatively low, which is very suitable for patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease and nephritis. Regular consumption of lentils can prevent various diseases. Phytohemagglutinin in lentils can agglutinate cancer cells, prevent cancer and enhance immunity to tumors.
2. What foods can't lentils be eaten with?
Lentils can't be eaten with mushrooms, because mushrooms are rich in carotene and vitamins, and lentils are rich in protein and fat, which will cause human poisoning if eaten together. Lentils should not be eaten with foods containing oxalic acid, such as water spinach, cabbage, spinach, beets, oil wheat vegetables, asparagus and so on. Because lentils contain a lot of calcium, iron and magnesium. When these substances are put together with oxalic acid, calcium oxalate will be produced, which will form stones after entering the human body and affect human health. Lentils can't be eaten with clams, because clams are cold and lentils are warm, so eating them together will cause diarrhea.