Lentils: benefits and harm to health, how to choose and store

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Lentils have been known since ancient times. It was popular in ancient Egypt, and in Greece it was considered the daily food of ordinary people. In Russia, beans were brought to Russia in the XII century, and they were called "sochevitsa", from the word "juicy".

Composition and calories Lentils are especially useful for those who limit the use of meat products

The caloric value of lentils per 100 g of product is 358 kcal.

Macronutrients:

proteins - 23.9 g;fats - 2.1 g;carbohydrates - 63.1 g.

This type of legumes is rich in macro- and microelements, useful for the functioning of all body systems. Phosphorus, calcium, potassium, copper, chromium, fluorine, zinc, manganese, omega-3 in its composition make lentils a real superfood.

Benefits of lentils

A moderate amount of lentils in the diet has a favorable effect on the body. Especially legumes are useful for people who limit the use of meat products. Len…

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The benefits and harms of chicken liver: what happens if you eat it every day

Chemical composition and calories of chicken liver

Chicken liver can be attributed to low-calorie products: in 100 g approximately 170 kcal. The product is rich in vitamins, trace elements and nutrients such as folate, choline and biotin, protein and iron. They support the normal functioning of all body systems. It is noteworthy that 100 g of chicken liver contains 5 daily allowances of vitamin B12 and a daily allowance of vitamin B2.

Protein and iron

Chicken liver is an indispensable source of protein, which plays an important role in many processes in the body. It is protein that makes bones dense and strong, which prevents fractures, especially in old age. This substance is also important for the growth and repair of muscle tissue during high stress and sports injuries. Protein supports digestive function, regulates the interaction between enzymes, is responsible for the immune and hormonal systems, and for the transportation of nutrients throughout the body. Read more

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Benefits and harms of thyme. What happens if you drink this tea every day

This drink has many medicinal properties, but some of us should not drink it in any case. Experts of Roskachestvo listed the useful and harmful properties of thyme.

Benefits of tea with thyme

In summer, you want to drink a cup of fragrant tea with herbs, sitting on an open veranda and enjoying the breeze. And that's right, experts of Roskachevo are sure. Thyme, added to tea, will not only give vigor and energize for the day, but also improve the body.

Let's list the most important useful properties of thyme:

Helps digestion. Tea with thyme can alleviate symptoms of various gastric disorders;improves the condition of nausea, cramps, bloating and constipation;is useful for immunity due to high antioxidant activity;has an anti-inflammatory effect due to the essential oil thymol in its composition.

Experts note another important effect of thyme - a drink with it will help those who want to lose weight. The fact is that thyme suppresses appetite. After a cup o…

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Instead of blood: 7 ketchup myths we still believe

Myth 1 Ketchup was invented by Americans along with hot dogs

Ketchup, like all the other most important things in this world, was invented by the Chinese, and much earlier. In Cantonese dialect, the word, which sounds like koechiap, meant a sauce made from fermented clam juice, wine, garlic, beans, and nuts. In other words, something painfully similar to Asian fish sauce.

In the XVII century already under the name of catchup sauce came to Britain, on the way changing fish broth to meat broth, and served as a prototype, as historians believe, of a typical English Worcester sauce. And then with English settlers it migrated to America, eventually becoming an integral part of burgers and hotdogs.

The first mention of ketchup in America appeared only in 1824 in the cookbook "The Virginia Housewife" and not at all as a seasoning for fast food, but as a sauce for Christmas turkey.

Serving it this way is a great way to wean yourself off hot dogs

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The 9 best foods to protect your heart

Formulating the right diet to effectively support heart health is a special science. The American Heart Association guidelines include a list of 9 foods that nutritionists consider ideal for reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications.

1. Eggs

Healthy people should include one egg per day in a heart-healthy diet. For elderly patients with elevated cholesterol levels, consumption of up to two eggs per day is acceptable.

2. Pistachios

According to nutritionists Tammy Lakatos Shames, pistachios can regulate cholesterol levels and reduce triglycerides that build up in the arteries and form plaques. Prioritize pistachios: they can fight the effects of free radicals on the body and play a big role in delaying the development of chronic diseases.

3. Green and black tea

Green and black tea are sources of a very heart-healthy plant compound called flavan-3-ol. Drinking 2 cups of tea a day will give you significant support.

4. Whole grains

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5 fatty foods that will help you get rid of fat

Olive oil

Like all oils, it is certainly caloric, but it is absorbed by the body one hundred percent. It contains polyunsaturated fatty acids - oleic, linoleic and linolenic - which stimulate metabolism, thereby helping to get rid of everything unnecessary. Including - and from harmful toxins and toxins. And it's also full of beauty vitamins A and E and antioxidants that slow down the aging process. It is important only not to overdo it: 2 tbsp. spoons of oil a day will be quite enough.

Nuts

Scientists have long traced the connection between the use of nuts and weight loss. Of course, if you know the measure: you should consume no more than 30 g of nuts per day three or four times a week. They are indispensable as a quick snack: just a few nuts quickly "soak the worm" without adding a lot of calories. And nuts also contain substances that promote the production of serotonin. This hormone makes us happy and at the same time reduces the feeling of hunger. After all, ver…

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Feijoa: fruit or berry, what are the benefits and how to choose the ripest one

What to read in the article: Where the feijoa comes from

In fact, feijoa is not a fruit, but a berry. The small tree was first discovered by botanist Otto Carl Berg, who named it in honor of Portuguese naturalist João da Silva Feijo. In Russian, the word feijoa is not declined, and the accent is usually placed on the last syllable.

Feijoa is a berry native to the subtropics, but it grows beautifully in the Caucasus, Abkhazia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Krasnodar Krai

There is a beautiful legend associated with this plant. The story tells of a young man who fell in love with a sea princess. Her father agreed to marry his daughter to a stranger, but only on one condition: the young must settle in the sea. The young man agreed, but soon he began to feel homesick. He decided to go ashore, but the sea king noticed that his son-in-law was trying to escape and turned him into a tree. This is how feijoa appeared, in the fragrance of which you can feel the sea breeze, and in the …

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5 foods you should definitely eat and cook in March

Radishes It is in March that the first radish appears, which is definitely worth including in your diet

Radish is an excellent source of vitamin C. Just 100 grams of the vegetable contains up to 40% of its daily value. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in the body and prevent cell damage caused by aging, unhealthy lifestyles and environmental toxins. Vitamin C also plays a key role in the production of collagen, which keeps skin and blood vessels healthy.

In addition, eating vegetables from the cabbage family, which includes radishes, may help prevent cancer. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, cabbage family vegetables contain compounds that break down into isothiocyanates when they interact with water. Isothiocyanates help cleanse the body of cancer-causing substances and prevent tumors from developing.

A surprising fact is that radishes contain the anti-fungal protein RsAFP2. One study showed that RsAFP2 causes cell death of Ca…

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What is skir and how to eat it properly

What is skir

Skir is a traditional Icelandic fermented milk product, similar to both yogurt and cottage cheese. Skir has been made and eaten in what is now Iceland since ancient times. It is even mentioned in local epics, including the Saga of Egil and the Saga of Grettir. It is unclear whether ancient skir was similar to modern skir - no recipes from that time have been preserved. It is only known that at that time skir was made from sheep's milk, but now it is made mainly from cow's milk. Today skir looks more like thick yogurt or soft cottage cheese. It has more protein than yogurt, but less fat because it is made from skim milk. There are 19g of protein in 170g of skim! High-protein products help you feel satiety longer and eat less, which is important for those who want to lose weight.

In Russia, there are still producers of skir in Russia who prepare it according to the traditional Icelandic recipe using the original milk culture Steptococus thermophilius isla…

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Anti-stress, aphrodisiac or brain energizer: why you should really eat seafood

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If you list all the elements that are rich in the inhabitants of the sea, you will get almost the entire Mendeleev table. But it is necessary to mention the most important one - iodine. Far from the sea to find it is very difficult, so modern people all over the world suffer from its shortage and have to drink iodine-containing preparations and use iodized salt. Iodine is very important not only for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, but also for the brain: its acute deficiency in childhood, for example, leads to delays in intellectual development. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids - natural immunostimulants and antidepressants - are no less important for our health.

Looking for benefits: where and what kind? Kelp for intelligence

Seaweed, as this algae is more commonly called, looks unsightly and its flavor is, as Arkady Raikin said, specific. But it is wildly useful: just 30 g contain a daily allowance of iodine,…

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