Lentil , which is a plant with white flowers from the legume family, is a plant that gives small, green or red, round and flat seeds when the season comes. In terms of growing conditions, lentils are a food grown in regions where warm and temperate climate conditions prevail. Lentil is the most resistant to drought, heat and cold among legumes.
Summer lentils cannot be grown in our country, since the summer months are very hot and rainy. Winter red lentils are produced in our country . Red lentils, on the other hand, are grown in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, which is suitable for winter climate conditions in our country. Red lentils, one of the indispensable foods of winter tables in our country, have a taste that amazes everyone with its taste.
What are the Benefits of Red Lentils?
Red lentils are frequently consumed in Turkish cuisine with their meatballs, salads, soups and appetizers. In addition to its taste, thanks to the minerals and vitamins it contains, red lentils provide numerous benefits for the human body, from protecting skin health to keeping it full. We have compiled the benefits of red lentils for the human body for you.
- Red lentils are extremely beneficial for the skin. It is known that the red lentil product, which minimizes the effects of aging on the skin when consumed regularly, also prevents the formation of acne.
- Red lentils, which contain a high amount of fiber, are a food item preferred by people who are on a diet, thanks to its satiety feature.
- Rich in protein and minerals, it is an extremely beneficial food item for teeth, bone and eye health.
- Thanks to the minerals in the red lentil product, it helps to facilitate digestion.
- It is the right choice for diabetics as it regulates blood sugar.
- When consumed regularly, red lentils minimize the risk of developing cancer types such as lung, bowel and breast cancer.
- It is a food that is beneficial for cardiovascular health by optimizing the cholesterol level.
Why Are Red Lentils Orange?
Red lentils contain pigments. The color of red lentils is orange because of these pigments that provide the orange color to carotene plants.
