Badly liked, the lens is nevertheless full of virtues. Rich in fiber, it promotes intestinal transit and digestion; rich in vegetable proteins, it limits the cardiovascular risk.
This food from the legume family is also a good source of iron and magnesium (to fight against stress and fatigue) but also of copper, phosphorus, zinc and manganese as well as vitamins of group B and particularly of vitamin B9, essential for mood and serenity.
According to news from the University of Guelph (in Canada), replacing half a serving of rice or potatoes with lentils would lower blood sugar (i.e. the level of sugar in blood) by about 20%.
Lentils: a low glycemic index
Published in the specialist journal Journal of Nutrition, this study was conducted on 24 Canadian adults: they were divided into 4 groups and tasted 4 different dishes – one portion of white rice, half a portion of white rice with green lentils (such as green lentils from Puy ), half a serving of white rice with red lentils and half a serving of white rice with traditional lentils. The same experiment was carried out with potatoes.
The blood sugar of the volunteers was measured before the meal and 2 hours after the meal. Verdict: you only need to replace half of a serving of starchy foods with lentils to observe a significant drop in blood sugar levels!
“With a low glycemic index (unlike white rice and potatoes) lentils do not cause blood sugar spikes, which is both good for the figure and for your health. »Tip noted!
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