Lentils

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the book i read which I have been 'madly' trying to find ALL last night on

this issue - says that when a person is first starting the candida cleansing

they should not eat beans unless they are 'sprouted first' for the first

while. ... then as their gut gets stronger, and they progress in their

cleansing they can add them back... however, on the lentils the book says no

adding back - and to quit them permanently. As soon as I find the book I

will write it out here... this is SO irritating.

wendy

Lentils

Man, I love lentils, too. I guess I'll give them up

for a bit although I've eaten them before and not had

a reaction...in fact, I felt really good when I ate

*just* lentils and some papads (made of lentils).

Maybe it had to do with mixing up so many kinds of food.

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[Guest guest]

don't rule out potatoes: a nice, big dose of carbs... if you had them both at

the same meal

J

D A wrote:

> Man, I love lentils, too. I guess I'll give them up

> for a bit although I've eaten them before and not had

> a reaction...in fact, I felt really good when I ate

> *just* lentils and some papads (made of lentils).

> Maybe it had to do with mixing up so many kinds of food.

>

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[Guest guest]

Good point. I'll tell you that as long as you are going to eat a

complete protein at some point during the day, then I wouldn't worry

about the lentils.

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On Thursday, October 10, 2002, at 10:29 AM, Lowell Barron wrote:

> Is there another way to " complete " the protein?  I think that good food

> combining helps my digestion and the ruleI think is: do not combine

> complex carbs with animal protein.

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How often do you suggest that O's especially nonnies have lentils or legumes?

Often or just occasionally? Thanks for all your info.

Re: Lentils

Good point. I'll tell you that as long as you are going to eat a

complete protein at some point during the day, then I wouldn't worry

about the lentils.

[Guest guest]

<<How often do you suggest that O's especially nonnies have lentils or

legumes? Often or just occasionally?>>

I can say for nonnies that you should keep them to a minimum.

Nonnies thrive best on protein and non-starchy vegetables.

Dianne in L.A.

Voice of the O nonnie

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In a message dated 10/10/2002 3:52:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

sfor58@... writes:

<< Same with black beans. I love them with chopped onion on the top. >>

I take black beans, mash them up, add butter and " fry " them for a while. Add

cooked hamburger, chopped onions, garlic, and O friendly hot taco sauce.

Throw in some rice crackers for crunch and yum. It's quick and good.

Max

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In a message dated 10/10/2002 5:05:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

dwaldman@... writes:

<< Nonnies thrive best on protein and non-starchy vegetables.

Dianne in L.A.

Voice of the O nonnie >>

As much as I fight it, you exactly right Dianne. I feel great when I eat

that way.

Max

[Guest guest]

Do you eat fruit too, Dianne? And how about fiber?

From: Waldman, Dianne

<<How often do you suggest that O's especially nonnies have lentils or

legumes? Often or just occasionally?>>

I can say for nonnies that you should keep them to a minimum.

Nonnies thrive best on protein and non-starchy vegetables.

[Guest guest]

Nope, lentils are their own thing. Also a legume, but not a bean. Here is

probably more info than you wanted, but...(I'm a vegetarian and very

pro-legume!) )

" Legumes or Pulses are the edible seed of certain leguminous plants like

chickpeas, beans, lentils, peas and split peas. Leguminous plants provide a

valuable source of protein for people and they fix the atmospheric nitrogen

in the soil, which makes them important for the environment. Beans and

Lentils are very low in fat, high in fiber and are frequently referred to as

a wonder food. Dried legumes and pulses are classified into three groups:

beans, peas and lentils. They are eaten either whole or unhulled (with the

skin still intact) or split in half with or without their skins. " --from

beans & lentils.com

Hope that helps,

~Candy

-- Lentils

Here's a stupid question for ya....

Would Bush's vegetarian baked beans be a lentil?? I am confused as to

what a lentil is exactly.

[Guest guest]

Lentils are both a carb and a protein. 1/4 cup dry lentils have 19 carbs 9 of

which are fiber and 8g protein.

elizabeth clay <ohiolizzy@...> wrote: hi

does anyone know if lentils are a carb or a protein???

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[Guest guest]

Lentils qualify as a carb just like beans. They're excellent carbs

because of the protein and fiber content, but you still need to

include a protein portion with the meal.

On 3/15/06, elizabeth clay <ohiolizzy@...> wrote:

> hi

> does anyone know if lentils are a carb or a protein???

>

[Guest guest]

But if you're just doing the hand/fist, this is a carb.

hi

> does anyone know if lentils are a carb or a protein???

>

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[Guest guest]

Lentils, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Not only do lentils help lower cholesterol, they are of special benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. But this is far from all lentils have to offer. Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein—all with virtually no fat. The calorie cost of all this nutrition? Just 230 calories for a whole cup of cooked lentils. This tiny nutritional giant fills you up--not out. Lentils—A Fiber All Star Lentils, like other beans, are rich in dietary fiber, both the soluble and insoluble type. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract that snares bile

(which contains cholesterol)and ferries it out of the body. Research studies have shown that insoluble fiber not only helps to increase stool bulk and prevent constipation, but also helps prevent digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. Love Your Heart—Eat Lentils In a study that examined food intake patterns and risk of death from coronary heart disease, researchers followed more than 16,000 middle-aged men in the U.S., Finland, The Netherlands, Italy, former Yugoslavia, Greece and Japan for 25 years. Typical food patterns were: higher consumption of dairy products in Northern Europe; higher consumption of meat in the U.S.; higher consumption of vegetables, legumes, fish, and wine in Southern Europe; and higher consumption of cereals, soy products, and fish in Japan. When researchers analyzed this data in relation to the risk of death from heart disease, they found that legumes were associated with a

whopping 82% reduction in risk!! A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine confirms that eating high fiber foods, such as lentils, helps prevent heart disease. Almost 10,000 American adults participated in this study and were followed for 19 years. People eating the most fiber, 21 grams per day, had 12% less coronary heart disease (CHD) and 11% less cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to those eating the least, 5 grams daily. Those eating the most water-soluble dietary fiber fared even better with a 15% reduction in risk of CHD and a 10% risk reduction in CVD. Lentils' contribution to heart health lies not just in their fiber, but in the significant amounts of folate and magnesium these little wonders supply. Folate

helps lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that is an intermediate product in an important metabolic process called the methylation cycle. When folate (as well as vitamin B6) are around, homocysteine is immediately converted into cysteine or methionine, both of which are benign. When these B vitamins are not available, levels of homocysteine increase in the bloodstream--a bad idea since homocysteine damages artery walls and is considered a serious risk factor for heart disease. Lentils' magnesium puts yet another plus in the column of its beneficial cardiovascular effects. Magnesium is Nature's own calcium channel blocker. When enough magnesium is around, veins and arteries breathe a sigh of relief and relax, which lessens resistance and improves the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Studies show that a deficiency of magnesium is not only

associated with heart attack but that immediately following a heart attack, lack of sufficient magnesium promotes free radical injury to the heart. Want to literally keep your heart happy? Eat lentils. Lentils Give You Energy to Burn While Stabilizing Blood Sugar In addition to its beneficial effects on the digestive system and the heart, soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels. If you have insulin resistance, hypoglycemia or diabetes, legumes like lentils can really help you balance blood sugar levels while providing steady, slow-burning energy. Studies of high fiber diets and blood sugar levels have shown the dramatic benefits provided by these high fiber foods. Researchers compared two groups of people with type 2 diabetes who were fed different amounts of high fiber foods. One group ate the standard American Diabetic diet, which contains with 24 grams of fiber/day, while the other group ate a diet containing 50 grams of

fiber/day. Those who ate the diet higher in fiber had lower levels of both plasma glucose (blood sugar) and insulin (the hormone that helps blood sugar get into cells). The high fiber group also reduced their total cholesterol by nearly 7%, their triglyceride levels by 10.2% and their VLDL (Very Low Density Lipoprotein--the most dangerous form of cholesterol)levels by 12.5%. Iron for Energy In addition to providing slow burning complex carbohydrates, lentils can increase your energy by replenishing your iron stores. Particularly for menstruating women, who are more at risk for iron deficiency, boosting iron stores with lentils is a good idea--especially because, unlike red meat, another source of iron, lentils are not rich in fat and calories. Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body

cells, and is also part of key enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism. And remember: If you're pregnant or lactating, your needs for iron increase. Growing children and adolescents also have increased needs for iron. Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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