Ash Reshteh (Ash: pottage and Reshteh: noodles) is consider to be a complete meal. Ash reshteh's main ingredient is whey. whey is a good source of protein, in fact rich that most of bodybuilding protein supplements are made of whey.

The fresh vegetables used in this food gives you the vitamins you need and of course the extraordinary healing power of herbs comes along regardless. Lentils, chickpeas and beans are great source of fiber and protein. Ash Reshteh is rich in protein, fiber, manganese and iron.
A bowl of Ash Reshteh or 458g of it has 1167 calories and is consider a main course dish but small portion of it can replace high cholesterol snack during the day.