LENTIL: HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU EAT? THE PROS SOUND OFF.
Quantity recommendation by Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa
- Lentils are classified as legumes. A serving of uncooked lentils is about one-quarter of a cup. Eating a serving of lentils per day is enough to confer the health benefits it has. However, about two to three servings of legumes, meat, or fish are needed daily.
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Quantity recommendation by Lucía Ramos
Bachelor of Science · 8 years of experience · Argentina
- Vegetarian individuals should complement their daily diet with different types of legumes. Lentils are an excellent option because of their iron and protein contain.
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Quantity recommendation by Ramona Lehadus
Master of Research - MRes - MRes Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders · 3 years of experience · UK
- Lentil does not contain any essential nutrients and because the ones it contains are a plant form that is not readily available or usable by the human body, it is bets to avoid eating lentils and focus instead on animal sources like meat and organs or offal for all your vitamin and nutrient needs.
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