Category Archives: Lentils – The Superfood

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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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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I have raced twice since I have last updated.  I raced on June 17th at the Leamington Sprint Triathlon.  I felt it went really well with a good swim/bike and a okay run.  I ended up beating my time of … Continue reading

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Hi my name is Stevie Blankenship and I am a 17 year old junior elite triathlete from Aylmer, Ontario.  I have been training with Genki Bar for the past year and have really felt the benefits from the bar.  I … Continue reading

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Yes, you read that correct. Fibre + Delicious = Fibrelicious! Eat a rainbow of fruits, vegetables, wide variety of complex carbohydrates, pseudo grains, beans, legumes and you are on your way to pleasing your palate and filling your belly with … Continue reading

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For my Mother’s Day celebration, we drove out to the lovely little city of Chilliwack to run an 8k race called Envision Run for Mom. Before the race, a reporter wrote up a little piece on the run… which you … Continue reading

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Hey guys! Genki Bar is excited to be exhibiting at the Toronto’s Premier Health Expo on May 4 – 5th. Our booth # is 35 and you can buy bars at the booth! Here’s some other topics we’ll cover: Genki … Continue reading

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