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THEY PROTECT YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM – high in fiber Lentils are rich in dietary fiber, both the soluble and the insoluble type.  They are undigested, which means they will pass out of our bodies. Insoluble fiber encourages regular bowel movement and … Continue reading

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The lowly lentil has been sustaining man for thousands of years. Some foodies once considered lentils as poor man’s food and refused to eat them because they are so inexpensive. Although they may be cheap, lentils are very nutritious, filling, … Continue reading

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Hi Theresa & the gang at Genki Bar: I would like to thank you for the donation of the Genki Bars, which were included in the race packages given to the participants of See Jane Tri for the Cure. The … Continue reading

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Sometimes it’s difficult to know what lentils will be dry compared to when cooked. We have found some useful measurements that may help you when you’re cooking: 1 cup dry lentils = 2 to 2-1/2 cups cooked 1 pound dried … Continue reading

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Lentils are only available dried. They are not used fresh. When selecting lentils, ensure that they are dry, firm, clean, and unshriveled. The color of lentils you choose will depend on your usage, but in general, the color should be fairly … Continue reading

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The high protein content in lentils makes them an excellent meat substitute. They are delicious to cook and are cheap to buy, making them adoringly nicknamed the “poor-man’s protein”. Here’s just a few tips when cooking them: Lentils need no … Continue reading

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The nutritional needs of an active individual differ from those of the average population.  During activity, essential electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, as well as nutrients such as carbohydrates are lost in our sweat.  After a training session, it … Continue reading

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For endurance activities lasting longer than 1 hour in duration, carbohydrates are the primary fuel needed to help sustain physical exertion by maintaining blood glucose levels.  As a result, ingesting carbohydrates during these long bouts of activity are essential to … Continue reading

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We are SO PROUD of Travis Zajac (trains with Genki Bar!). Read the article below: NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Most of the talk about the New Jersey Devils and their run to the Stanley Cup finals against the Los Angeles Kings has … Continue reading

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