I hardly ever see anyone eating lentils when they post their diet, but they have a lot of protein. Is there something wrong with lentils for a protein source? Or is just that people don’t like to eat them? I tend to eat a lot of bean soups with rye bread.
I mix them in with my brown rice and toss a handful into most of my soups. They’re very healthy. People just don’t think about them that much.
Alot of people here probably dont eat them because they are high in carbs.
However, they are very healthy. Lots of protein and fiber. Im not sure if they are a complete protein though? If not you would have to mix them with meat or another plant based protein to get all the essential amino acids.
No they are not a complete protein. I don’t think any plant foods are complete proteins. In order to get the full range of essential amino acids you would have to combine that with a different plant protein source to make it complete such as nuts or seeds.
My digestive track can handle beans pretty well, but lentils are a whole different story.
[quote]tykraus7 wrote:
No they are not a complete protein. I don’t think any plant foods are complete proteins. In order to get the full range of essential amino acids you would have to combine that with a different plant protein source to make it complete such as nuts or seeds.[/quote]
Even though Id never reccomend that the original poster should eat it, soy is a complete protein.
Also, if you could call it a plant, I believe that quinoa is a complete protein (correct me if I am wrong.)
Check these out:
According to those links don’t necessarily need to combine protein.
Hmmm, are the carbs in beans like the carbs in veggies where you don’t really count them?
Carbs in beans are mostly starchy, so they should should be counted.
lentils are pretty high in phytates and lectin…which will interfere with micro nutrient absorption.
probably not any worse than most grains though.
Lentil soup is a part of my diet occasionally. Its super high in fiber if I recall correctly and damn tasty.
I dont think many people consider adding them to their diet. Its not a matter of avoiding them.
I don’t post my diet, but I eat a lot of lentils and other beans. I started eating high-fiber beans and whole grains when it became a priority to get more fiber and magnesium in my diet. These are among the highest sources on the list. I consider them starchy carbs, but they supposedly have a very low glycemic load. I don’t count the protein as part of my daily protein target, so if any gets absorbed, it’s a bonus.
Lump me into the lentil-eating group. Great all-around food, although I didn’t know they had starchy carbs.
I’ve HEARD (not sure) that, due to their GI profile, beans are excellent for PWO meals. Anyone know about this?
[quote]andersons wrote:
I don’t post my diet, but I eat a lot of lentils and other beans. I started eating high-fiber beans and whole grains when it became a priority to get more fiber and magnesium in my diet. These are among the highest sources on the list. I consider them starchy carbs, but they supposedly have a very low glycemic load. I don’t count the protein as part of my daily protein target, so if any gets absorbed, it’s a bonus.
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Hmmm…I was counting all the protein on the package. It is because there’s a low absorption rate that you don’t count it?
[quote]Digity wrote:
andersons wrote:
I don’t post my diet, but I eat a lot of lentils and other beans. I started eating high-fiber beans and whole grains when it became a priority to get more fiber and magnesium in my diet. These are among the highest sources on the list. I consider them starchy carbs, but they supposedly have a very low glycemic load. I don’t count the protein as part of my daily protein target, so if any gets absorbed, it’s a bonus.
Hmmm…I was counting all the protein on the package. It is because there’s a low absorption rate that you don’t count it?[/quote]
There was debate or question about the absorption. I try to hit a minimum of protein from complete sources (animal protein) so that the vegetable proteins put me over the minimum if they are absorbed.
I eat it too. Good when trying to lose weight, filling, high in fiber, good protein.
Here are the raw values. Don’t forget that 100grams will be a lot volume-wise considering everybody here boils the lentil.
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c217x.html
protein is not complete but it’s pretty good for a plant-based profile.
Micronutrients also look good, especially minerals.
Experiment with adding some cheese on top, you might find a good combo.
Lentils rule if your diet allows for carbs. They aren’t something that Americans think of when they plan their diets. Personally I have never seen lentils until I started eating at my college’s cafeteria… my college is in a city so it tries to include a diverse selection of food for a diverse student body.