Learning to love lentils
Lentil consumption is on the rise in the UK.
We don’t have any data for New Zealand, but we were heartened to see a report from the UK about the increasing sales of lentils as consumers there become more aware of the health benefits of pulses and legumes.
A great source of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals, lentils and other dried peas and beans are both nutritious and filling – with the added benefit of being cheap!
Source: www.nutraingredients.com
First published June 2007

