Red, green, or French green?
The Healthiest Lentil
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In 2008, black beans beat out lentils by a hair, and remain the reigning champ for most laudable legume in terms of antioxidants.
But, with regards to protein, iron, zinc, and folate, lentils actually triumph over black beans. The problem is, you go to the store, and there are three different kinds!
Red lentils, green lentils, and French green lentils. Which is healthiest? We didn’t know, until this year.
Well, it’s not green lentils. Spilling the beans, red lentils are healthiest.
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Image credit: Justinc / Wikimedia
Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video.
In 2008, black beans beat out lentils by a hair, and remain the reigning champ for most laudable legume in terms of antioxidants.
But, with regards to protein, iron, zinc, and folate, lentils actually triumph over black beans. The problem is, you go to the store, and there are three different kinds!
Red lentils, green lentils, and French green lentils. Which is healthiest? We didn’t know, until this year.
Well, it’s not green lentils. Spilling the beans, red lentils are healthiest.
Please consider volunteering to help out on the site.
Image credit: Justinc / Wikimedia
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