Lentils are an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber.

Soluble fiber lowers levels of blood glucose and cholesterol, thereby reducing the need for insulin in people with diabetes.

Insoluble fiber improves digestion and reduces the time food stays in the digestive tract, thereby reducing the risk of colon cancer.

Lentils are an excellent remedy against constipation, and they also serve to prevent digestive disorders such as diverticulosis and irritable bowel syndrome.