Lentils and Weight Loss

Lentils, sometimes called the fast food of the legume family, trace their roots as one of the first known crops, dating back at least 8,500 years ago in the Neolithic agriculture period, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. When dieting, including lentils in your meal plan offers you benefits in losing weight, improvement in your lipid profile and digestive function.

Benefits Of Lentils When Dieting
Including lentils and other legumes into your diet may have a positive impact on your weight-loss success and also reduce your cholesterol levels and blood pressure, according to a study published in the February 2011 issue of the "European Journal of Nutrition." Lentils are a low energy-dense food, and the fiber and protein in the lentils has a filling effect. Eating lentils regularly while losing weight enables you to feel fill on few calories, which will help you keep your calorie intake at your desired level.