02/10/2026
Tuesday Health Tip:
LENTILS. These little gems are a great source of non-animal heart healthy protein.
8 reasons to try them:
1. High in fiber - fiber helps reduce risks of heart disease.
2. Improves digestive health - because they are high in copper and folate and fiber
3. High in protein (18g/1 cup) which is essential to every cell in our bodies.
4. Improves immunity by boosting our systems with thiamin, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and omega-3 fatty acids.
5. Promotes Weight reduction - a high fiber diet has been shown to have a strong link in reducing weight
6. Great source of folic acid - which is a type of Vit A essential for metabolism, repair of DNA and cell growth.
7. High in Iron- important for blood production and is located in our red blood cells.
8. Boosts metabolism - as they are a good source of B3 which helps the nervous system and digestive system.
10 Ways to Use them:
1. Lentil tacos
2. Lentil lasagne
3. Lentil burgers with Swiss cheese and mushrooms
4. Lentils and rice
5. Sunny side up eggs and lentils with salsa
6. Lentil and tomato bruschetta
7. Italian lentil soup
8. Pasta Alfredo with spinach, mushrooms and lentils
9. Bowtie pasta with lentil bolognese
10. Chips with lentils salsa
Here’s to a heart healthy month, making meals matter, and using Luvafoodie spice blends!
