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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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I will begin by saying that this race was a bumpy ride for both myself and many of the other athletes in the race.  Despite the circumstances, however, I was still able to have a very solid race. The days … 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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This past weekend was the first race inthe Canadian Junior Triathlon Series and it was held right here in Saskatchewan!  It was awesome to finally have a race at home. After my strong race in Dallas I was feeling pretty … Continue reading

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