The Center for Disease Control recommends consuming 400 micrograms of folic acid every day specifically for women of childbearing years. One cup of lentils provides almost 90 percent of your folate needs for the entire day.
In just one cup of lentils you receive: Nutrient Facts:- 230 calories
- 18 grams of protein
- 20 grams of carbohydrate
- 16 grams of fiber
- 4 grams of sugar
- 90 percent of folate
- 37 percent of iron
- 49 percent of manganese
- 36 percent of phosphorus
- 22 percent of thiamin
- 21 percent of potassium
- 18 percent of vitamin B6

- 8oz French Green Lentils
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Spring Fresh Thyme
- 1 Carrot Finely Chopped
- 2 Diced Scallions
- 1 Teaspoon Chopped Garlic
- 2 TBL Mrs.Dash (or any other all purpose seasoning)
- Salt & Peper to taste
- 1 Celery Stalk Finely Chopped
- 2 Plum Tomatoes
- Any Vingerette of Choice: I personally love Tessemae’s Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing



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