The health benefits of lentils!! Lentils are very rich in protein, folic acid, both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Lentils are also very high in Vitamin C and the B vitamins, and contain 8 of the essential amino acids!
-The soluble fiber in lentils helps eliminate cholesterol. Lentils can also slow the liver's manufacture of cholesterol which helps reduce the whole body's levels!
-Studies have shown that diets high in lentils and peas (which both contain high levels of flavones) have reduced risk of breast cancer!
-The intake of dietary fiber, particularly from lentils has been known to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease!
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