PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF LENTILS?
Expert opinion from Michael Colangelo
Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition · 15 years of experience · USA
Lentils are widely recommended as a quality food choice to include in a health-promoting diet. Lentils are budget-friendly, satiating, and versatile. They are a low glycemic nutrient-dense food, rich in dietary fiber and plant protein. Lentils are rich in folate, iron, and potassium. In general higher-fiber diets are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Also, substituting soluble fiber-rich legumes like lentils for foods high in saturated fat or refined carbohydrates may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Lentils are easy to prepare, delicious, and take much less time to cook compared to hard shelled beans.
Expert opinion from Jodie Bennett
BSC. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · UK
Lentils are rich in polyphenols, iron, copper, folate, manganese, phosphorous and more. They are also low in calories, high in fibre and protein which makes this food great for your digestion, improving heart health and can help regulate your blood sugar levels.
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Expert opinion from Maria Arienti
Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina
Lentils contain a high amount of fiber, which can lower cholesterol and protect against diabetes and colon cancer. They also reduce blood pressure levels.
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