American experts discover a type of seed that effectively prevents fatty liver disease, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Lentils were chosen because they are a widely consumed legume, traditionally found in Western, Central and South Asian countries, but now popular worldwide . Lentils have the potential to improve metabolic health because they are rich in fiber and many important nutrients, and low in fat and sodium.

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According to research results from Montana State University (USA), eating lentils for 12 weeks effectively reduces cholesterol and blood sugar, thereby preventing fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Additionally, eating a mixture of beans also gives encouraging results.

In another trial, 38 volunteers with "oversized" waist circumferences were given a mid-day meal of beans and a mix of lentils, chickpeas, peas and other legumes for eight weeks, which also showed a reduction in cholesterol.

According to the authors, increased fiber intake from lentils and other legumes helps boost metabolism, reduce some health-damaging inflammatory mechanisms, and promote digestive health. In addition, bioactive compounds in beans also help reduce cholesterol levels through various mechanisms.

Previously, many other studies have also shown beneficial effects on health if you replace some of the protein from meat - especially red meat, processed meat - with plant protein from beans and nuts. Cooking with beans is also a very good weight loss option because this is a food source that makes you feel full quickly and for a long time, helping to reduce the amount of food consumed.

6 health benefits of lentils

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Lentils are good for blood pressure

Potassium accounts for 25% of the nutritional content in lentils, playing an important role in regulating blood pressure, muscle development, and maintaining brain and nervous system health.

Lentils are good for the heart.

Lentils contain high levels of soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol levels, which in turn reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Lentils also contain high levels of folate and magnesium which help maintain heart health, and magnesium improves blood flow to the heart.

Lentils are good for diabetics

Soluble fiber in lentils helps block carbohydrates, stabilize blood sugar levels, prevent diabetes, lentils are very good for people with diabetes.

Lentils aid digestion

Because lentils have a high fiber content that helps prevent constipation and digestive disorders, adding lentils to your diet will help your digestive system stay healthy and function better.

Lentils aid weight loss

Lentils contain lots of protein, vitamins and minerals, lots of fiber and low calories. Eating lentils will make you feel full longer, reduce cravings, thereby helping you lose weight effectively.

Lentils are good for the nerves

Lentils contain Folic Acid (folate) which plays an important role in the production of neurotransmitters, helping to enhance the function of the nervous system.

Lentils are in the same family as other beans such as green beans, red beans, white beans, peas, etc. Each pod has about 1-2 seeds. The beans are round, flat heart-shaped, or oval, and come in many different colors and sizes from red, green, yellow, black, and brown.

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