Heera Brown Lentils -1kg

Brown lentils are red lentils with husks, which means they have more natural nutritional values.

Lentils are a plant belonging to the legume group. It comes mainly from Asia, India and Canada. In ancient times, it was valued by the Egyptians as it was their main and staple meal. It owes its fame to its high content of zinc, calcium and potassium. It is also characterized by a high fiber content, which is very appreciated nowadays.

Brown lentils are nothing else than red lentils, but they have husks, which means they have not been cleaned in any way. This way it has more natural nutritional values.

Lentils are recommended by dietitians mainly to people struggling with diabetes and overweight. It has a high fiber content and a low glycemic index. It is also low in calories. It is ideal for a vegetarian diet due to its high protein level, which, as we know, excludes meat products and limits the supply of such an important mineral in the appropriate amount. Unlike other legumes, lentils are easily digestible, which excludes side effects in case of intestinal diseases.

Thanks to its high potassium content, it prevents the risk of diseases such as hypertension, stroke and high cholesterol. It is worth reaching for it because it has a positive effect on combating these diseases and related ailments.

It should be emphasized that lentils are recommended for consumption by both adults and children. It does not contain gluten, which makes it safe for people suffering from celiac disease. Due to its high iron content, it is recommended for people at risk of or suffering from anemia.