What are the advantages of having lentils?
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Hello, I do not like any type of lentil. What are the advantages of having lentils? Please elaborate on this. So that I can convince my self to have some.
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@manju Lentils are one of the world's oldest health foods. Growers first raised these beans in the Middle East in 8,000 B.C, and they've worked their way west since then. Along the way, Greeks considered the bean a poor man's food while Egyptians often regarded it as royal fare. The lentil came to the Americas in the early 16th century. During World War II, people began to see it as a low-cost, high-protein meat substitute. The potassium, folate, and iron in lentils also provide lots of benefits. Potassium counters the bad effects of salt and lowers blood pressure. Folate protects your heart and supports your body in forming red blood cells. If you're pregnant, folate is important for your baby's development. Iron helps ward off fatigue.
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