Now you’ll definitely wanna eat lentils! Know the Reason

What are Lentils?

Lentils are such a food; many people don’t know about their benefits. For those who don’t know anything about lentils, let me tell you. Lentils are seeds of the legume family. We have various types of lentils, and all have their unique qualities. Various colors of lentils are brown, red, green, yellow and black, etc. Antioxidants and essential nutrients present in lentils make them very nutritious.

They are also an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Zinc, Manganese, Prebiotics, and Copper. Let us know about the nutritious value of lentils per serving. One cup of cooked lentils can give 18 grams of protein, Carbs 40 grams, 16 grams of fiber, and fat 1 gram. continue reading to know more about the Health Benefits of Lentils

Health Benefits of Lentils

As we discussed above the nutritional value of lentils, also provides us with many health benefits. Lentils help us in managing or reducing Diabetes. An Antioxidant (polyphenols) in lentils can reduce our blood pressure as well as cholesterol, which is good for heart health. If you’re trying to manage your weight or lose weight, then replace your high calories food with lentils. They are a good source of weight management.

How to include Lentils in our diet?

There are a lot of ways to include lentils in our diet. If you’re a vegetarian, then yes, lentils are a good source of protein for you. Mostly lentils are used in vegan recipes like soups, and stews. It can serve with plain rice or brown rice. You can also use it in protein-rich salads. We have many ways to add it to your diet. I want to suggest one thing, as lentils are high in fiber, do not overeat. It can cause bloating, cramping, and gas. Half a bowl of cooked lentils is a good portion.

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I tried to cover everything about the Health Benefits of Lentils. Hope my efforts in arranging information in a short article might help you! For more such interesting and helpful stuff, you can go through the relevant articles.

What are the Protein Rich Foods?

We have already discussed in a previous article, that our body needs protein to help our muscles, bone, skin, hair, etc. to work better. Now let’s discuss some foods which are rich in protein.

•       Eggs
•       Almonds
•       Chicken breast
•       Greek Yogurt
•       Milk

How can we include these protein-rich foods in our diet?

1.     Eggs

One egg contains 6g of protein, whereas cereals only provide about 5 grams of protein. If you will have, 3 large eggs can give you 19 grams of high-quality protein. Not only protein, but it will also give you nutrients such as selenium and choline. What’s else we want? Eating eggs for breakfast will reduce your appetite and keeps you full for quite a few hours.

Ideas for yummy egg breakfast recipes

    2.     Almonds

Almonds are one of the highest protein sources among all nuts. It also contains 6g of protein in 1 ounce and around 170 calories. You can it to your diet by eating overnight soaked almonds. Even you can also sprinkle chopped almonds in salads.

Add Almonds to your diet like this

3.     3.      Chicken Breast

A lean source of protein is Chicken Breast. 100 grams of skinless chicken can give you 22g of protein. For a person who eats meat, chicken is the best option to have enough protein. Cooking methods for chicken can reduce the chances of fat consumption. Have it in lunch as low calorie and high-protein meal.

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4.     4.      Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt is nothing but a thick and creamy version of yogurt, which is very high in protein. Not only protein it’s a good source of calcium as well. You can use it in sweet dishes as well as salads and smoothies. I prefer to pour it into my fruit bowl.

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5.     5.      Milk

We all know milk is a good source of calcium, but yes, it is also having high-quality protein. Adding milk to your diet can increase your daily intake of protein. If you don’t like the taste of milk, you can try its substitute. Like coconut milk, cashew milk, and many more.

Make delicious coconut milk at home

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