From lentils of all colors to split peas, including chickpeas, broad beans and beans, dried vegetables catch our eye with their incredible colors. They have been used in human diet for centuries. In the past, dried vegetables had an integral place in homes. For several decades, unfortunately, they have been forgotten. They have their own food group because it is impossible to classify them in either starches or vegetables. In addition, nutritionally, they have properties of their own. As you read on, you will understand why dried vegetables are unique.
1. Les particularities
Rich in starch, they contain a large amount of complex carbohydrates (15%). To give you an example, vegetables do not contain it and rice contains 65%. They are well known by vegans for their high protein content (on average 10%) compared with a chicken breast which contains 20%. However, the proteins are not the same in meats as in dried vegetables. The latter, Plant Proteins, are much less assimilated by the body and contain fewer essential amino acids than animal proteins. They also contain a significant amount of iron (2%). However, as with proteins, it is a ferric iron Fe3+ which is very difficult to assimilate by the body. Medication supplementation with iron by people on a vegan diet is therefore essential. Do not hesitate to accompany the meal with a raw fresh fruit rich in vitamin C to facilitate the absorption of iron, avoiding drinking coffee and tea immediately after the meal. When there are no more, there are still some! Dried vegetables have this richness in Vitamin B9 (helps in the formation of body cells), in magnesium, in potassium, in Selenium (fights against skin aging), in Zinc (helps in cell regeneration: skin, nails, hair) and calcium. Just that. If all this hasn't convinced you yet then hold on and keep reading.
2. Their benefits
They have a glycemic index of less than 50%. That is to say that the degradation time in the body is approximately 3 hours. Thanks to these dried vegetables you will avoid the strokes (fatigue), the hyperglycemic peaks which can cause discomfort and prevent cravings. For people with diabetes, it is a great ally! Gluten-free and rich in fiber, they balance transit and intestinal flora (see: article on fiber)
people with intestinal pathologies take care to consume dried vegetables only after the acute attacks have stopped and in small quantities. IN CONCLUSION: Nothing better than introducing our good old friends legumes, your organs, your cells and your Olympic form will thank you!
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