It's not for nothing that lentils are called the "king of beans". As one of the vegetables, lentils have excellent performance in terms of nutritional value, medicinal value and taste. Let's take a closer look at the charm of lentils.
A handful of "heart beans", a healthier heart!
First of all, from the perspective of nutritional value, lentils are rich in nutrients, such as protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, etc. Among them, lentils have a high protein content and are plant-based proteins, making them a good protein for vegetarians**. In addition, lentils are also rich in dietary fiber, which helps to promote intestinal peristalsis and improve digestive function. At the same time, the vitamins and minerals in lentils are also essential nutrients for the human body, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium, etc. 
1. Strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness
In addition to their nutritional value, lentils have high medicinal properties. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, lentils are believed to have the effects of strengthening the spleen and dissipating dampness, dissipating heat and detoxifying, and are often used for diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice and other diseases.
2. Improve immunity
Modern medical research has also confirmed the medicinal value of lentils, such as certain components in lentils that can inhibit tumor growth and have a certain effect on cancer prevention.
3. Cleanse the liver and detoxify
Lentils can also lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, etc., and have great benefits for human health.
4. Prevent constipationDietary fiber can promote the peristalsis of the intestinal wall and prevent constipation. Lentils are also a "big producer" of dietary fiber, so they are an ideal food for constipation patients.
Of course, lentils can be called the "king of beans" because of their excellent taste and diverse cooking methods. Lentils are delicious and can be cooked on their own or with other ingredients. During the cooking process, different cooking methods can be chosen according to personal taste, such as stir-frying, stewing, boiling, etc., so that lentils take on different flavors. Adding lentils to a dish not only adds texture and nutritional value, but also makes the dish more colorful.
Roasted pork with lentils!Ingredients: lentils, pork belly, sea rice, starch, chicken essence, green onion, ginger and garlic, cooking wine, light soy sauce, sugar.
Method: 1. Cut lentils into strips with a knife;Peel the pork belly and cut it into pieces;Finely chop the green onion, ginger and garlic, soak the sea rice in water and set aside.
2. Put a little oil in the pot, add the lentils and stir-fry until slightly yellow, then put out. Add a little base oil to the pot, add the meat slices to stir out the fat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to remove the smell, pour in the drained sea rice and slowly stir-fry over low heat, and finally add green onions, ginger, garlic and lentils. Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, a small amount of salt and sugar, chicken essence, and drain the soup to remove from the pot.
In addition to the traditional way of eating, we can also try to develop lentils into new foods or medicines to meet the needs of different groups of people. For example, lentils can be processed into powders, capsules and other convenient forms for quick nutritionIt is also possible to delve into the active ingredients in lentils to develop nutraceuticals or medicines with specific functions.
Pay attention to these things
The amount of lentils should not be too much, no more than 50 grams each timeGreed can easily produce bloating, abdominal pain, and indigestion.
In addition, raw or undercooked lentils contain natural plant toxins, which can cause poisoning if not cooked enough.
How to prevent lentil poisoning?
Blanchto remove the alkaloids contained in lentils.
2. If you don't want to blanchJust fry it for a while, the lentils are thoroughly fried to avoid diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and even poisoning.
3. You can also chooseHeat at high temperatures, such as deep frying.
In short, lentils, as an excellent vegetable variety, have a wide range of application prospects and development potential. We should make full use of the value of lentils and give full play to their advantages in nutrition, medicine and taste, so as to make greater contributions to human health and economic development.