The benefits of lentils for women: 8 reasons why you should eat them more often
An ingredient in our Spanish Mediterranean diet that, in addition to being delicious and versatile, is rich in vitamins, iron and fiber. Legumes are one of those superfoods with all kinds of beneficial properties for health and within that classification of foods, we find some great allies that even have more than 9,000 years old.
Lentils, a food that the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans already included in their diet, are a key ingredient for lovers of traditional cuisine. A good dish of lentils can also give you a great shot of vitamins, especially group Bas well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc… But these are not the only benefits of this healthy legumeSpecifically for women, there are many more interesting ones that you should know about.
Ingredients:
- cooked lentils
- grilled salmon fillet
- Steamed broccoli
- Sliced avocado
- Grated carrots
- Chopped nuts
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place the cooked lentils in a bowl.
- Add the grilled salmon fillet and steamed broccoli.
- Garnish with avocado slices and grated carrots.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the bowl.
- Prepare a dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle over bowl before serving.
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