Why isn't red lentils a must eat!?

[Mini-G]

Like.... I never see them in people's diets... My god they're amazing.
100g serving
350 cal
1g fat
Saturated 0
Trans 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 10mg
Carb 57g
Fibre 11g
Sugar 2g
Protein 28g

I mean.... That's a all around good source. Why doesn't anyone eat it?

[Dan C]

WOW, good point. Never thought of this.

57g carbs and 28g protein in one shot?? Hmmm.

Glycemic index of red lentils: 21 (boiled). By comparison, oatmeal's GI is 42, and quinoa (my current primar carb source) is 52. That is impressive. I just might make a total switch to red lentils as a primary carb source. This never occurred to me.

[Mini-G]

Be sure to get the lowest dietary fibre one you can find!!! 35-50g max a day. So you can l only have 2-3 meals of this a day because you'll max out with other foods I'm assuming. And too much fiber causes lots of shitty issues(intended).

I have them once a day. They aren't bad at all either.

[Admin]

Quinoa, buckweat, pearl barley, red potato, fruit. Are my carb sources.

[Mini-G]

Red lentils, buckwheat pasta (soba), oats, and brown rice or fancy rice (insulin days) are my main sources.

[Dan C]

Alright, so I just got some red lentils today and i'm enjoying it. This stuff is loaded with fiber though, and I can tell easily because I begin to feel full very quickly when eating it. Excellent carb source, but I think for me at least, it would be best suited for cutting I can't see myself being able to stomach down enough of it when bulking without feeling full too fast. I can eat double the amount in quinoa and not feel nearly as full.

I'll have to check out the low fiber lentils and see what those are like.

[xman25]

This is something i always think firstly i appreciate you for posting something like this i take red lentils about twice in a week because i know its benefits.I don't really know why people don't bother it but they should know about its nutritional benefits and should eat it as a part of daily diet,What do you say?