Green Split Peas

[alwaysgrowing]

I have eaten these from time to time because my friend loves cooking them. I looked at the nutritional info today. High in fiber, some (incomplete) protein. why are these not talked about as a bodybuilding clean food?

[THE BOUNCER]

i don't necessarily think its not talked about. its kind of like spinach or something similar. one of those boring foods that isn't all that fun to talk about.

[Scrumhalf]

All lentils including green peas are good for you. As you say, they have lots of fiber and reasonable amounts of protein as well. I eat about 2 cooked cups of lentils a day. There are many kinds and you can spice them up pretty easily - try some Indian spices on them, and they will be a good side dish to go with brown rice.

[alwaysgrowing]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

i don't necessarily think its not talked about. its kind of like spinach or something similar. one of those boring foods that isn't all that fun to talk about.

I never thought about that. I just saw it had 25 grams of carbs, with 11 grams of fiber. plus i think 5 or 6 grams of protein. I know its incomplete protein, but mixed with some chicken, I see it being a good compliment

[alwaysgrowing]

Originally Posted by Scrumhalf

All lentils including green peas are good for you. As you say, they have lots of fiber and reasonable amounts of protein as well. I eat about 2 cooked cups of lentils a day. There are many kinds and you can spice them up pretty easily - try some Indian spices on them, and they will be a good side dish to go with brown rice.

what kind of spices are you talking about? i'm open to new ideas

[Scrumhalf]

Walk into an Indian grocery store and ask for Garam Masala. It is a mixture of spices that you can throw on boiled lentils and it gives off the typical Indian cooking smell you get if you walk into an Indian restaurant. Add a bit of salt, some red chilli pepper powder (or cayenne pepper powder) and a small amount (1/4 tsp, for example) to your boiled lentils and you'll be good to go.