🫘 Lentils
Plant-based iron, folate, and protein. The best legume for period nutrition.
Calories per serving size
Key nutrients in Lentils
Non-haem iron for replenishing period losses. Pair with vitamin C.
Cell regeneration and DNA synthesis — important in the follicular phase.
Supports oestrogen clearance and gut health throughout the cycle.
Insulin sensitiser — relevant for PCOS management.
When Lentils is most valuable
Iron + folate makes lentils one of the best period foods. The high fibre helps clear excess oestrogen through the gut in the follicular phase, supporting the healthy hormone rise.
Recommended if you have these conditions
Low GI, high protein, high inositol. Ideal for insulin management.
Fibre for oestrogen clearance plus plant iron and steady blood sugar.
The lowest-GI carbohydrate class: protein, fibre and slow glucose in one food.
How to track Lentils accurately
Always log cooked weight — lentils roughly double in weight when cooked. "180g cooked lentils" or "red lentil soup with 200g lentils" work well for text logging.
Track Lentils — and every other food — effortlessly.
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