The antioxidants contained in lentils like vitamin E can effectively remove harmful free radicals from the body, which can strengthen the body's antioxidant defense function, thus playing a role in enhancing resistance and improving the body's immunity.
2 Help control weightEating lentils is to produce a more pronounced sense of satiety, can help reduce the intake of other high-calorie foods, and lentils in the dietary fiber can play a role in reducing fat absorption, which can effectively help control weight.
3 Prevention of cardiovascular diseaseUnsaturated fatty acids in lentils is as high as 70% of the fruits that help to reduce bad cholesterol in the body, often moderate consumption of lentils, for the lowering of the body's cholesterol and triglyceride content is helpful to help reduce the incidence of heart disease, play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and heart disease.
4 Prevention of constipationLentils have prebiotic properties, can increase the beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract, and improve intestinal health, promote defecation; and lentils contain dietary fiber and vitamins, for the relief of constipation are helpful.