Everyone must have eaten lentils. They are the most common bean ingredients in life. They are mostly available in large quantities in summer and autumn and are common dishes on people's tables. But do you know about the effects and harms of lentils? Lentils, as a vegetable, not only have many benefits to the human body, but also have certain harms. If you want to know more, you can read my detailed introduction to the effects and harms of lentils below. The effects and harms of lentils1. Lentils can prevent cancer Lentils are a food ingredient with particularly excellent therapeutic effects. After people eat them, they can increase cell activity and reduce the formation of cancer cells. At the same time, they also have a certain effect on people who already have cancer. It can inhibit the regeneration of cancer cells and is very beneficial for controlling the spread and deterioration of cancer. 2. Lentils can increase appetite Lentils have a good regulating effect on the human spleen and stomach. This food contains a large amount of amino acids and proteins. After people eat it, it can nourish the spleen and stomach, speed up digestion, and is very helpful for people with indigestion and loss of appetite. In addition, lentils have certain medicinal effects and can be used to treat various diseases such as heatstroke, vomiting, and diarrhea. 3. Harm of lentils Lentils as a food ingredient are also harmful to the human body to a certain extent, but this harm only occurs under specific circumstances. Because there are a large amount of saponins in lentils, if the lentils are not cooked through, this saponin will cause humans to experience symptoms of food poisoning such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, which is particularly harmful to health. Therefore, when eating lentils, be sure to stir-fry them for a while longer and let them be fully cooked before serving. |
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