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1½ Cups Cooked Brown Lentil

Cooked brown lentils are edible legumes with a mild, earthy flavor and soft texture when cooked. They are commonly used in soups, stews, salads, and grain-free side dishes.

Beneficial properties

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

Nutritional highlights

Brown lentils provide fiber, plant protein, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.

Caution. May cause gas or bloating in some people; use caution with portion size for those sensitive to high-fiber legumes or following a low-FODMAP diet.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
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High Cholesterol
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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
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