lentils

November 5, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per one cup:

  • Calories: 230

  • Carbs: 39.9 grams

  • Protein: 17.9 grams

  • Fat: 0.8 grams

  • Fiber: 15.6 grams

  • Thiamine: 22% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)

  • Niacin: 10% of the RDI

  • Vitamin B6: 18% of the RDI

  • Folate: 90% of the RDI

  • Pantothenic acid: 13% of the RDI

  • Iron: 37% of the RDI

  • Magnesium: 18% of the RDI

  • Phosphorous: 36% of the RDI

  • Potassium: 21% of the RDI

  • Zinc: 17% of the RDI

  • Copper: 25% of the RDI

  • Manganese: 49% of the RDI

Why do we love it?

  • Lentils are a great source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They’re also a great source of plant-based protein and fiber.

  • They are a great source of health-promoting polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with potential cancer-cell inhibiting effects.

  • Lentils help with weight loss, prevent homocysteine accumulation in your body, and improve cholesterol and blood pressure levels, which all support heart-health.

  • Lentils are easy to prepare. Split lentils only take about 5 minutes and other varieties take around 20 minutes to cook. Plus, unlike other legumes, you don’t need to soak them first!

Source: Healthline

 
 

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