Lentils Help You Lose Weight!


Updated 07/21/07 12:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Lentils Help You Lose Weight!

Lentils are my favorite legume by far -- I just love their creamy taste. So you can imagine I was more than thrilled when I read the good news on lentils. An Australian review reports that eating foods like lentils with a long, gentle release of sugar -- a low-glycemic index -- may help people lose weight. So fire up the stove and cook up some yummy lentil soup. Source Read more

Going Vegan Could Mean Missing These Key Nutrients


Updated 04/12/12 10:34 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

How Vegans Get Enough Nutrients

Not eating animal products means a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and although it can also be used to lose weight, it's important not to skip out on valuable nutrients that often come from meat and dairy. Vitamin B12 Most women need 2.4 mcg of this vitamin each day. It's essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system as well as healthy blood cells. Found mostly in poultry, beef, Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Spicy Thai Curried Lentils


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Fast Spicy Thai Lentil Recipe

If you don't cook with lentils on a regular basis, you should start experimenting with them. The small legumes cook quickly, are filling, and can be served with everything from chorizo to arugula. Not to mention they're supposed to help you lose weight! This recipe combines lentils with sweet potatoes, red pepper, and cauliflower. The exotically flavored dish is seasoned with coconut milk and Read more