Brown Lentils

Lentils are an edible seed from the legume family. They’re packed with B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iron, thiamine, folate & are made up of more than 25% protein. Lentils are high in fibre which supports regular bowel movement & the growth of healthy gut bacteria. Furthermore, lentils contain a variety of beneficial plant compounds called phytochemicals, many of which protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease & diabetes. Lentils are also rich in polyphenols, a category of health promoting phytochemicals, such as procyanidin & flavanols which are known to have a strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & neuroprotective effects.