Lentil diet

Lentil refers to the protein products of vegetable origin. In a final portion of lentils contains about the same amount of protein as in portions of meat. In addition, the lentils are many complex carbohydrates, minerals and fiber. All this makes the lentils are very nutritious and valuable product.

Particularly popular lentil received from the many peoples of Asia, for which she was one of the most important sources of protein in calories can replace meat, cereals and even bread. Also many peoples lentils used as a valuable medicinal plant. For example, it is often used as a non-medical antidepressant (due to its ability to raise the body tone and improve the mood), as well as chocolate. However, unlike the latter, lentils not addictive and do not have side effects such as weight gain and increased level of blood sugar.

Lentils are easy to cook, and has exquisite taste, contains almost no fat, it has a high nutritional value and weight of healthy substances.

Energy value of the finished lentil 100 grams is equal to about 310 calories. At the same time, the proportion of protein accounts for about 35%, the share of complex (slow) carbohydrates - up to 53%, and fat - less than 2%. Number of mineral compounds comprising the lentils is approximately 4.5%.

Very rich in B vitamins lentils in its germinating seeds found high levels of vitamin C. The amount of folic acid (vitamin B9), lentils refers to the undoubted leaders, among other foods. In the final portion of lentils contains at least 90% of the daily need for folic acid.

Due to the presence of essential amino acids that are easily absorbed by the body, lentils can be an additional source of protein during fasting, various diets, and must necessarily be included in the diet of vegetarians.

Low in fat (less than peas) lentils makes perfect dietary product.

Krupa lentil is a nutritious and valuable than its seed, since the pre-sales is not removed her outer shell of the seed. This lentils contains dietary fiber as soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is very useful for maintaining intestinal microflora, prevention of various diseases of the intestine (including cancer) and normalization of digestion.

Insoluble fiber promotes bowel motility, stimulates the removal of toxic compounds and impurities, is an excellent prevention of constipation.

Porridge of lentils helps support the immune system, stimulates the metabolism of the body and the work of the genitourinary system.

In lentils contain isoflavones, which are able to reduce the risks of formation of various hormone-dependent tumors. These nutrients are retained even after various processing, so may be used in canned food lentils.

Some varieties of cereals helps to reduce blood sugar levels, so they are often included in the diet of diabetics (at least twice a week). Puree, made from beans lentils, it is useful in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and colitis.

All the useful properties of lentil grains are used in the preparation of fasting days and a variety of diets, such as diet on lentils.

During the diet is recommended to drink plenty of water (it may be mineral or purified water) is not a strong black or green tea without sugar. Best of all, all drinks consumed in between breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Diet, do not use more than seven days (the course may be repeated several times a year).

Losing excess weight during the lentil diet is about five - seven pounds, depending on the lifestyle, metabolism, and the individual characteristics of the organism.

Contraindications to the lentil diet: a weakened immune system, old or children's age, diseases of the digestive system in the acute stage, lactation, pregnancy.

Menu lentil diet (approx) for three days

First Day

Breakfast: muesli 2.5% milk (250 grams).
Lunch: vegetarian lentil soup (lentils, onions, carrots, potatoes, herbs), portion - 300 ml.
Dinner: fish, steamed (150 grams), canned or fresh green peas (50 grams).

Day Two

Breakfast: unsweetened yogurt (150 grams).
Lunch: lentils, baked with vegetables and rice (200 grams).
Dinner: salad (150 grams).

Day three

Breakfast: Three baked apple with a teaspoon of honey (medium size).
Lunch: cakes made ​​of lentils (lentil flour, egg, milk, salt), serving - 150 grams.
Dinner: salad of cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes with olive oil, portion - 200 grams.

Lentil diet is recommended to combine with multivitamins and light physical activity.