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½ Cooked Brown Lentils (Or One 15 Oz Can)

Cooked brown lentils are edible legumes with a mild, earthy flavor and soft texture. They are commonly used in soups, salads, curries, and grain-free plant-based meals.

Beneficial properties

high in fiber plant-based protein rich in folate good source of iron supports satiety

Nutritional highlights

Brown lentils provide fiber, protein, folate, iron, manganese, potassium, and other B vitamins.

Caution. May cause gas or bloating in some people; use caution with portion size if following a low-FODMAP diet or if you have IBS.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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High Cholesterol
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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
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Weight Gain & Obesity
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Recipes featuring ½ Cooked Brown Lentils (Or One 15 Oz Can)

Lentil Taco Salad
30 min
Main Dish
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