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18 GREAT Health BENEFITS OF LENTILS

1. Lower blood cholesterol
Lentil contains soluble fiber which can lowers blood cholesterol. Cholesterol or LDL ( Low Density Lipoprotein) is the leading cause of arteries thickening or atherosclerosis. Instead of using meat as protein source in meal which can increase the level of cholesterol, it is better to use lentils.

2. Maintain normal blood sugar
Consuming food which has low Glycemic index ( index number to measure the ability of food in increasing blood sugar ) can maintain healthy blood sugar level. Lentil has low glycemic index and it can lower the sugar level within the blood.

3. Prevent diabetes
As mentioned before, lentil has low GI and it is good news for people who suffer from diabetes. Diabetes is common disease which caused by insulin resistance and the increasing of blood sugar level. It is also the sixth leading cause of mortality in this world. Low GI food including lentils are recommended to people who suffer from diabetes especially type 2. Lentil also contains fiber which can slower the absorption of sugar within the blood. We can call it as super food that can prevent from hyperglycemia and developing diabetes.

4. Promote healthy digestion
Lentil are high in dietary fiber which important to maintain healthy bowel function. The fiber content of lentil including Insoluble fiber can improve bowel movement and make it easier to absorb.

5. Prevent constipation
If you having problem with constipation, it means that your body lack of fiber. Lentils contains high dietary fiber that can improve the defecation process and soften the stool, make it easier to pass the large intestine and getting out from the body.

6. Prevent cancer
lentilLentils are excellent source of Phytoestrogens and antioxidant which may help in the prevention of certain types of cancer especially hormone-related cancers, such as breast and prostate cancer. Antioxidant in lentil can prevent free radicals effect that can cause oxidation stress which lead to development of cancer.

7. Reduce the risk of heart disease
Heart disease is the top leading cause of death in the world. Unhealthy lifestyle and poor diet can increase the risk of heart disease. Consuming food rich in fiber can decrease the chance of developing heart disease and protect the heart from free radicals effect.

8. Promote healthy pregnancy
Lentil are good sources of folate and it can keep healthy body during pregnancy. Folate is required for the development of the fetus inside the womb. Folate also play important role in reducing the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida in newborn baby.

9. Treat celiac disease
Lentil just like other type of legumes is gluten-free food. Gluten is a protein which presence in some plant especially grains that can cause several health problem in some person who has gluten digestion inability or called as celiac disease. Lentil is not only delicious but it will be a good meal for celiac disease patient who need gluten-free diet.

10. Prevent anemia
Human body needs iron to produce new red blood cells and maintain normal oxygen transport. Lentil is rich source of iron (non-heme iron) that can keep healthy red blood cell and prevent from anemia ( a common health problem due to lack of red blood cells )

11. Repair body cells
Combining lentil with other type of food can make lentil as best source of protein. Lentil contains higher amount of protein rather than other type of plant food such as grain and it has similar protein number to the meat. Protein is building block of the body which develop almost all body organs and it is vital nutrient that repair the damage within the body.

12. Provide energy
Lentil contain energy from 1040 to 1430kJ per 100 g and it is similar to cereal grains. The energy from lentil comes from the carbohydrate.

13. Help in weight lost
Lentils are a good source of carbohydrate and low in fat also low in GI or with a low glycemic index.

14. Increase metabolism

15. Maintain healthy skin

16. Lower blood pressure

17. Maintain healthy brain

18. Boost immune system

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Disclaimer: These materials are to be used for informational purposes only. They do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about your health and medical condition.