Asian-origin lentils is grown in Southeastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia and Aegean Region in our country. Convenient conditions for cultivating it are hot and dry weather conditions in summer season, moderate temperatures in winter season, and marl type of soil. It is a cold-resistant plant. Good for anemia since it includes iron and folic acid. In addition, as involving potassium mineral, it decreases the high blood pressure. Helps to fight with cardiovascular diseases. As its glycemic index is low, diabetic people can consume lentils safely.
 

Chickpea spreads to the world from Southeastern Anatolia. It is grown mostly in Southeastern Anatolia and Mediterranean Region in Turkey. Although the marl type is the best productive soil for cultivating, it can be grown even in inefficient soils. Chickpea is not resistant to extreme cold and also dry weather conditions. Prevents chronic inflammation diseases since it includes choline. Furthermore, regulates the blood pressure and blood sugar rates. Helps to prevent and heal cardiovascular diseases. Promotes losing weight by regulating digestive system functioning.

Beans, which are considered to be of American origin, are grown mostly in Asia, and in the Mediterranean and Southern Marmara regions of Turkey. However, it is not resistant to cold weather conditions. Beans are rich in Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium and Vitamin B. It is effective in figh ting cancer as a source of antioxidants. It help sthedigestive system work better. It prevents cardiovascular disease sand hypertension. It is recommended to consume beans during pregnancy because they contain folicacid. It plays an important role in bone and muscle development.

Kidney beans are known as a member of the legume family. Kidney beans, a food native to Central America and Mexico, have a red or brown color. Withits kidney-likes tructure, it is available in a variety of size sand colors, including white, black and purple. It is known as a rich source of fiber, making it a vegan alternative. At the same time, kidney beans contain folicacid, carbohydrates, calcium, protein and fiber. It regulates blood sugar, preventing types of cancer. Kidney beans, whichal so support weight loss, contain mineral sandessential amino acids.