The long, hot summer is finally over, and the season is starting to feel good. In addition to changes in temperature and humidity, many people may be feeling tired from the harsh summer. During the change of seasons, when it's easy to feel unwell, it's important to take better nutrition than usual and stay in shape.

This time, chef Rinko Shizuno suggested a ``lentil salad.''
"In France, lentils are eaten on a daily basis. They may not be as familiar in Japan, but these days they are easily available. They are actually rich in protein and dietary fiber, and are good for dieting. It's effective. Unlike many other beans, you don't have to soak it in water overnight, so it's easy to make. Please give it a try."

One of the "World's 5 Greatest Health Foods"! What are the nutritional effects of lentils? ?

Lentils are so healthy and rich in nutrients that they are said to be one of the world's top five health foods. It contains plant-based protein, so you can get the nutrients your body needs without putting a burden on your stomach. In addition, dietary fiber contains two types, soluble and insoluble, so it can affect the intestinal environment more effectively.

"It's also a treasure trove of nutrients that are good for women," says Shizuno.
It also contains minerals such as potassium, iron and magnesium, which help excrete sodium from the body, B vitamins, vitamin E, and folic acid, which promote the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. It not only relieves constipation, but also helps with anemia and fatigue, as well as beautifying the skin and anti-aging.

Furthermore, lentils can have even more health benefits if you eat them with food in mind.
"Protein supports collagen production when taken with vitamin C. Also, iron absorption is aided by vitamin C. There are also reports that magnesium is compatible with vitamin D."
The key is to combine it with foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin D.

Combine it with the ingredients to make it a main dish!

``Lentils come in both skin-on and skinless varieties, but we recommend those with skins that don't fall apart when cooked for salads.On the other hand, lentils without skins add texture to soups and help thicken them. In France, salads are generally simple, just tossed with dressing, but this time we added some ingredients to make it a main dish.'' (Mr. Shizuno)

[Materials] (Amounts that are easy to make)
100g lentils (with skin and dried)
1 bay leaf
Early Red 1/2 piece
A few sprigs of Italian parsley
100g pumpkin
bacon 100g
cottage cheese as needed
★2 tablespoons olive oil
★1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
★Grain mustard 1 teaspoon
★1/2 teaspoon salt

[How to make]
1. Lightly wash the lentils, add them to plenty of water with the bay leaf, bring to a boil, and boil for 15 to 20 minutes until the desired firmness is reached.

2. While the lentils are boiling, chop the early red and Italian parsley, cut the pumpkin into 2-3cm cubes, and cut the bacon into 5mm cubes.
“In this recipe, I used butternut pumpkin, but you can of course use regular pumpkin as well.” (Mr. Shizuno)

3. Fry each ingredient until the bacon is lightly browned and the pumpkin is soft.

4. Mix the dressing ingredients (★), add lentils, early red, Italian parsley, pumpkin, and bacon, mix, and serve in a bowl with cottage cheese on top.

summary

Lentils are highly nutritious and have beauty and health benefits. As Mr. Shizuno suggested this time, depending on the ingredients you use it with, it can become a satisfying dish. In addition, please include soups and simple salads on a daily basis to improve your daily health.
Also, as mentioned above, lentils are known to have good compatibility with vitamin C and vitamin D. If you find it difficult to adjust your diet, please take advantage of Lypo-C 's newly released "Lypo-C Vitamin C+D."

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