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Lentils

pianodiva
pianodiva
Hi everyone!

Dumb question--are lentils okay to eat? I mean, I know they are, but whenever I do my MyFitnessPal app nearly explodes from shock as it records the carbs that lentils contain. I always make sure to eat some protein with them, if that helps.

Thoughts?

BTW, I'm down 74 lbs and a bunch of hair. Only 40 lbs to go before I reach my goal!

My hair has been falling out for the last few weeks, so I figured that before I started getting bald spots I'd cut my hair super short until my body straightens itself out. I also treated myself to getting it colored, too.

Thanks to my naturally curly hair, I now look like a near-sighted, very fluffy brunette dandelion that stuck its finger in a light socket! I really like it, though.
akgirl48
akgirl48
You will have to update your picture, excited to see it. I don't eat lentils wo have never put them in Myfitnesspal..All you hear is how great lentils are for us. Maybe the good they do out weighs the high carbs. I don't know. Look forward to the feed back. You go hot Mama..
joannannotti
joannannotti
Your self description made me laugh. BUT, I bet you look beautiful! Post a new pic please. Since I'm NOT a big meat eater I do eat lentils. Even though they are high carb they are loaded with fiber and other good stuff that the body needs. Beans and lentils have always been a part of my nutrition plan. I continued to lose weight even though my carb count was higher than recommended.
If you add them to you plan just keep track. If the extra carbs seem to slow or stop your weight loss, just cut back.
Lcat4
Lcat4
Never a dumb question here! Lentils not only have carbs but protein as well. I think with anything that moderation works. Congratulations on shedding that extra weight! Short cuts work well until the hair starts growIng back. I notIced new outgrowth at 7 months. Be aware that hair color is also hard on the hair. I never stopped coloring but my hair did feel extra straw like. Dandelion fluffs are so fun!
MNMama
MNMama
So a whole cup of lentils (and as filling as they are, that's a lot!), has 40 g Carbs, but then you need to take away the 16 g Fiber, so 24 g effective Carbs, which, isn't too bad for a serving that huge, satisfying, and with 18 g Protein (18 grams!!) is going to stick around all day.
They're also loaded with iron, other minerals and vitamins.

One thing to point out, is when I eat them anyway, they can cause gas and other gastric.... shall we say "distress?" As much as I love lentils, I will not eat a whole cup in a day, but I love a quarter or half a cup on a wilted kale salad, they're terrific with a balsamic vinaigrette!

I throw them in a pot with sausage and veggies to make a thick stew, ala' gumbo or jambalaya, and they take the place of rice very well. They hold up to strong flavors well, without imparting too much of their own.

Great options, just don't overdo it, as with all things.
pianodiva
pianodiva
MNMama, I had to laugh as I read your comment. Gastric distress, which for me was a daily fact of life up until December 11th (surgery day), has become non-existent ever since.

I knew lentils were good for you, but had no idea they were THAT good! I'll have to eat them a lot more often. Yum!