Lentil Beans Rich in Protein and Dietary Fiber, Why It's Especially Good for Women
Aug 10, 2025
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Lentil beans, one of the key ingredients of the 's low-speed aging' diet, which has recently been in the spotlight, are also called 'lens beans' because they contain beans in a convex lens shape in pods.
It is a food recommended by many nutritionists because it is rich in plant protein and dietary fiber and has a low sugar content. When comparing lentils (dried) and brown rice on a 100g basis, the protein content is 7.33g compared to 23.58g and dietary fiber is 3.9g compared to 12.2g, which is excellent in nutritional content of lentils. Fat is 1.5 grams less. It was selected as one of the world's top five superfoods by the U.S. health magazine 'Health'.
According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, lentils are rich in dietary fiber, which is good for preventing constipation and dieting, and not only lowers cholesterol, but also helps control blood sugar.
It is known that abundant iron and folic acid are effective in preventing anemia by promoting red blood cell production, and are particularly good for pregnant women and menopausal women. Folic acid aids in the production of cells and inhibits the occurrence of fetal malformations, and one cup of lentils can supplement 90% of the recommended daily amount of folic acid. In addition, estrogen-like ingredients in lentils help relieve menopausal symptoms.
It also contains abundant iron and magnesium, which is good for fatigue recovery and reduces the risk of heart disease and preventing vascular diseases such as myocardial infarction. Potassium and dietary fiber also help prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure and controlling blood cholesterol levels. However, due to the high amount of dietary fiber, excessive intake can cause abdominal pain or diarrhea, so care should be taken.
Lentile beans have a shorter cooking time than other legumes, so they can be prepared quickly, and they are also suitable for gluten-sensitive people because they are gluten-free. In foreign countries, it is common to eat lentils with salad or curry.
In Korea, there is an active launch of products made of lentils as ingredients. It is currently being used for multigrain rice, which is a recent launch rush. In addition, Maeil Dairy's new product 'Maeil Dairy's Maeil Dairy's new product 'Maeil Dairy Lentil Kong' was sold out within a week after its launch in July, receiving an explosive response.
An industry source said, `Lentile beans, which used to be famous as beans enjoyed by singer Lee Hyo-ri, are reemerging as icons of low-speed aging diets"We believe that the launch of various convenience food products made of lentils will continue for the time being"
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
