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½ Cup Cooked Black Lentil
Cooked black lentils are small, firm legumes with an earthy flavor that hold their shape well after cooking. They are a nutrient-dense plant food commonly used in soups, 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
Black lentils provide fiber, plant protein, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and polyphenol antioxidants.
Conditions it helps with
Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Cholesterol
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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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