Ask A Nutrition Professional: What Are The Health Benefits Of Lentils?

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Expert opinion from Sai Sahitya Vadali

M.Sc Dietetics & Applied Nutrition · 1 years of experience · India

Lentils are rich in vitamin B, magnesium, zinc, potassium, vit C. They are alternative to meat for vegetarians. Lentils are high in fiber and contain phytochemicals. This help in easy digestion and also against chronic diseases like colon cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. They have anti inflammatory and also cancer inhibiting properties. Having a bowl of lentils promote good digestive and metabolic health.

Expert opinion from Anastu Regita Nareswara

Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition · 7 years of experience · Indonesia

Lentils can lower cholesterol and protect against diabetes and colon cancer. A daily dose of fiber pushes waste through your digestive system and prevents constipation, too. The potassium, folate, and iron in lentils also provide lots of benefits. Potassium counters the bad effects of salt and lowers blood pressure.

Expert opinion from Toni Tran

Bachelor of Science – BS – Dietetics/Dietitian · 1 years of experience · Canada

Lentils contain various essential nutrients such as dietary fiber, lectins, and polyphenols. These compounds may help reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and some types of cancer. The polyphenols and lectins in lentils have anticancer properties, which may help decrease tumor growth.

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