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Luscious Greek Lentils: Nutritious Delights for Every Meal ! Greek lentils are a nutritious legume commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. In a 100-gram serving, cooked Greek lentils provide approximately 116 calories, 9 grams of protein, 20 grams of carbohydrates, and less than 1 gram of fat. They are an excellent source of dietary fibre, with around 8 grams per serving, aiding in digestion and...

Pulses : the new trend of plant-based nutrition !! Pulses are an integral part of the ecosystem, contributing to sustainable agricultural development worldwide and ensuring food security—the reason for this: the valuable source of protein of plant origin. Legumes occupy a special place in various diets around the world. They are particularly important in developing countries as they are a rich source of proteins,...

What are pulses Pulses are dried fruit of an entire category of plants who belong to the family of legumes (Leguminosae) and took their name from the characteristic lobe that protects the seed during its formation and maturation. It is one of the key ingredients of Greek Mediterranean diet, as also a memory of our childhood, because of the persistence of Greek mothers in...