Tips include lentils in their diet

Lentils, where it has will have hidden my life?

In the past six months, I have discovered how impressive lentils are and have begun to include them as a large part of my healthy lifestyle eating.

Taste great, are extremely versatile and highly nutritious. If you're not a Devourer of lentils, here are some of the reasons that you want to be.

Several different types of lentils are available, but the most common are lentils. Varieties differ only slightly nutritionally and it's fun to experiment with different types.

Lentils Serving size: 1/4 cup of dryCalories: 170Carbs: 29: 13 gramsFat gramsProtein: 1 gramFiber: 15 index gramsGI: 21Lentils also have some amounts of micronutrients impressive including; folic acid, Hill, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and are rich in potassium 731 mg. They are also rich in beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol pointed out has the ability to reduce bad cholesterol and inflammation.

Lentils are a great source of protein, but the protein is not complete. However, if you eat lentils with a nutritious grains such as rice, food contains all the amino acids needed to generate tissues within the human body. The high fiber of lentils content also makes it a winner with more fiber from OAT.

My favorite method to eat lentils is making a simple but tasty curry, India with them. Here is the recipe. Also, lentils can be added to most soups and salads for more flavor and texture.

This duckweed and roasted beet recipe salad also is great, but a bit slower to make. You can also add some lentils to salsa marinara vegetarian spaghetti large or for use in other pasta dishes.

The possibilities are only limited by your creativity, but one thing you will find is that lentils are not only healthy, but cheap. I can make a large lentil curry pot and long grain of rice for about $7 or less, that usually lasts at least 8 meals and keeps well in the refrigerator.