EAT YOUR LENTILS!

Lentils are such a healthy food and especially important for diabetics. If lentils are not a regular part of your diet, consider adding them. Even if you don't especially like them, throw a few into soups or onto salads to work them into your diet.

Lentils are loaded with fiber and with protein, both essential to a healthy diet. Some people shy away from lentils because they consider them too high in carbs. The good news is that around 40% of the carbs in lentils are fiber! And that causes a lower blood sugar response thus the reason lentils are important to a diabetic's diet.

According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) one serving of lentils contains 15 grams of fiber and almost 18 grams of protein!

Note: Red lentils are quicker cooking, if you are impatient or in a hurry!

Note: This information is from Jill Weisenberger, RDN, CDE.

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