Rhonda Patrick· PhD
So one simple example is many people think that lentils are high in protein, so lentils...they can just eat lentils and they'll get a protein source. But lentils are only up to 25% protein and almost 70% carb.
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So one simple example is many people think that lentils are high in protein, so lentils...they can just eat lentils and they'll get a protein source. But lentils are only up to 25% protein and almost 70% carb.
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But lentils are only up to 25% protein and almost 70% carb. So when they eat lentils, they're actually eating a very nice carb-rich and protein-rich diet and that carb will trigger a good insulin response.