Cooking Lentils for Low Carb Meals and the Standard Process 21 Day Weight Loss Cleanse

Lentils are a great food to include in a weight loss food plan and in a cleanse program because lentils unlike beans are mostly fiber and low in starch and low net carb. This cooking lesson shows how to prepare lentils so that they taste great and are the right firmness for individual taste.  Lentils tend to cook faster than beans and do not require soaking. Cooking lentils longer than 20 minutes will cause lentils to become too soft and mushy, losing their taste appeal. Learning to like lentils by proper preparation will bring you great benefits to your weight loss and cleanse program.  There are different types of lentils. Red lentils cook the fastest. Recommend green or brown lentils as they are easiest to prepare. Lentils are very economical and easy to find at most local grocers.