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C Lentils, Cooked

Cooked lentils are edible legumes with a mild, earthy flavor and soft texture. They are a nutrient-dense plant food commonly used in soups, stews, salads, and side dishes.

Beneficial properties

high in fiber plant-based protein low in saturated fat rich in folate supports blood sugar control

Nutritional highlights

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

Caution. May cause gas or bloating in some people; people with gout or advanced kidney disease may need to moderate intake depending on individual medical advice.

Conditions it helps with

Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion
Includes: Bloating
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Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
High Cholesterol
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
Includes: Anemia
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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