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Delicious Crete Legumes – Chickpeas 500g

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:08:16 +0000

The nutritional value of chickpeas, is particularly great. The quality of their proteins is particularly high and chickpeas are an excellent complement to protein-based nutrition to children. Compared with many other legumes, the protein that chickpeas contain, is higher in amino acids and is considered analogous to breast milk. Eaten as a soup.

Delicious Crete Legumes – Black Eye Peas 500g

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:07:20 +0000

Black eye peas, is the type of peas that is rich in the amino acids lysine and threonine, substances necessary for the formation of proteins. When combined with rice or another grain that contains the amino acid methionine, they make a perfect nutrient combination, that feeds the body with sufficient protein as an alternative to meat. Can be consumed as a soup or salad with chopped onions and olive oil.

Delicious Crete Legumes – Medium Beans 500g

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:06:16 +0000

Beans have high nutritional value perfectly in tune with the philosophy of the healthy Mediterranean diet. They also contain starch, vitamins of Group b, magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carbohydrates, fiber and other minerals. They can be eaten as a soup or as al salad with olive oil , tomato, chopped onions.

Delicious Crete Legumes – Fava Beans 500g

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:05:16 +0000

Fava is extremely rich in nutrients, necessary for the proper functioning of our body. Fava beans consumption, adds minimal calories and is a good source of vitamin B1, iron, copper, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. About 1/4 cup split peas, gives our body 10 to 19%, of the necessary quantity of the above recommended nutrients. Served as mashed with a little lemon juice and plenty of olive oil, sometimes with chopped onion and capers or even tomatoes and olives. Try eating fava especially with fish and seafood, or even use it to enrich salads or risotto.

Delicious Crete Legumes – Lentils 500g

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:03:36 +0000

Lentils is a legume with great nutritional value. They are a rich source of carbohydrates complex, vegetable protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. Not only they contain large quantities of fiber and vegetable proteins , that assist the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal system , they are also very rich in all the amino acids, and provide high-quality protein. Eaten like a soup, and as a salad.