Lentils Nutrition and Recipe

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Lentils are a group of beans that are part of the legume family. Like legumes, lentils contain high levels of soluble fiber which is excellent for heart health. The fiber content found in lentils can bind to fatty substances which prevent them from being absorbed into the bloodstream. This helps reduce cholesterol levels and other fatty substances in the bloodstream. Fiber can also prevent spikes in blood sugar levels because it helps slow down the digestion process. Because of this feature, lentils are great for people with diabetes. Besides fiber, lentils are excellent sources of: folate, molybdenum, dietary fiber, tryptophan, manganese, protein, phosphorus and iron.

The lentils recipe below is full of nutritional value because it is combined with herbs and other healthy ingredients. The ingredients in this recipe are great for boosting your energy without the high calories. For a healthier recipe, use lentils that are organically grown instead of conventionally grown.

Lentils recipe:

• 1 cup lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (healthier) or regular table salt
• 2 cups purified water
• 1 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced (chopped finely)
• 1/2 lime, sliced in 4 pieces
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Add the 2 cups of water into a medium-size saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, turn the heat down to medium. Add the lentils and half of the salt into the saucepan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain the lentils and put them in a bowl. Add the other ingredients with the lentils except for the salt, pepper, lime and olive oil. Mix them gently, then add olive oil and squeeze some lime juice on top. Toss and mix gently, then season with the salt and pepper.

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