Truth about Lentils Nobody will Tell You

The truth about lentils nobody will tell you is that this awesome grain is packed with protein and good carbs.

Often times, the paleo movement will demonize lentils. They say it contains anti-nutrients and it could harm our bodies. The reality is that, if you do not have a sensitivity to grains you would not be affected by these "anti-nutrients". Obviously if you eat two pounds of the grain you may get yourself in trouble and on the toilet. Adding this grain to your diet will give you new source of nutrients as well save you money.

Then you have supermarkets, which push the mighty grain aside by almost hiding it on the lower shelves. Then next time you go to your grocery story, they try to shove soda and white bread up your eyes. The lentil, in my opinion, is the underdog of health foods.

Per serving, lentils pack 20 grams of carbs and 10 grams of protein. It is low calorie and it is loaded with fiber!

The lentil is low in fats and it contains a lot of iron. This could be a good replacement for beef, specially for those on a budget. If you say that taking iron pills is a good substitute for beef, you should hit yourself with a rock. Lentils also contain a lot of Vitamin B-6 and Magnesium.

Not only it is nutrient packed, but the mighty lentil is cheap!

One pound of lentils sits at around $1.50. One pound can yield about 14 servings of 1/4 cup.

You can boil them and eat them with chicken, rice, spinach, anything!

Hope you go out and try them.

Stay Real.