Adas polow (Adas: Lentils and polo or polow: Rice) is a Mediterranean traditional dish and is believed to be originated in ancient Persia. As the name suggests, main ingredients of Adas Polow are lentils and rice. Due to the lentils you get the cholesterol lowering fiber benefit of this food. Lentils can help lower cholesterol and the fiber can watch your blood sugar from rising. Rice as we know contains all the amino acids needed for building and maintaining muscle tissue. Rice is one of the easiest food to digest yet its carbohydrates value can give you the energy you need.

One plate or 310 grams of Adas Polow has about 925 calories and comparing it to a fast food burgers with calorie counts more than 1000, makes it a better choice for a lunch. Adas Polow is low in cholesterol and to keep the balance, it's best to be served with salad and veggies.