Eat lentils for weight loss
Lentils are one of the most common foods which are suggested by nutritionists to aid weight loss. The reason is quite simple, they work because they help by getting over one of the biggest hurdles of a reduced-calorie diet--hunger. The journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (APNM) reported in 2011 that lentils have an appetite-lowering effect. Lentils increase fullness when eaten as part of a meal, according to the study. When participants ate lentils with their meal, they reported feeling fuller. In addition, they remained fuller for longer and were less hungry at their next meal.
Another study published in May 2015 by American Journal of Nutrition said eating lentils and other legumes may aid in weight loss. When comparing diets that included legumes to meal plans without them, researchers found that adding one serving of legumes each day resulted in significant weight loss. The diets all had similar total calories, which suggests that legumes help control weight even without reducing your overall calorie intake.
Lentils have virtually no fat and are high in fibre leading to reduced cravings and the added benefit of other nutrients like Vitamin B etc.
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