Lentils are rich in fibre, folate and potassium making them a great choice for the heart and for managing blood pressure and cholesterol. They are also a source of energising iron and vitamin B1 which helps maintain a steady heartbeat. Eating more lentils may help people maintain a healthy weight or lose weight. Replacing energy-dense (or high calorie) foods with legumes such as lentils can help people prevent or manage obesity and lose weight. Research suggests that regularly eating lentils may help with the management and prevention of diabetes The main difference between red and yellow lentils is their slight variation in nutritional content. Red lentils have roughly 30% more potassium, while yellow lentils have 50% more iron (via Planet Based). As far as flavor, red lentils are a bit sweeter. Beans and lentils contain specific types of carbohydrates, and particularly fibre, that our body doesn't have the ability to digest. As a result, it passes through our digestive tract until it reaches the bacteria in our large intestine, which happily eat up what our bodies couldn't, and in doing so produce gases.
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