Living Lentil Salad Recipe (whole food vegan, oil-free)

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

Your channel is the best I've viewed. Every single detail is explained and informative. I love the recipes. Please keep it going! I need to find your book!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@Healthytarian]

That is super awesome to hear, thank you! More new videos and recipes coming this summer :)

[@sherrywhitman9820]

SimonaLyne Enderz: Her book is on Amazon, I bought the Kindle book.

[@Fudgeey]

I've sprouted lentils over the last few days and they're finally ready, but I had no idea what to do with them. Just made this salad with the ingredients I had on hand (lettuce, tomato, green onion, jarred red pepper, salt/pep, cumin, coriander, onion, garlic, cilantro, mushroom powder, sprinkle of nutritional yeast), and it came out incredibly delicious. It's very reminiscent of a salsa fresca, but heartier! I might add corn or almond crackers to the next batch, this is going into my rotation.

[@Healthytarian]

Sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing your experience with sprouted lentils and wishing you many more healthfully delicious meals :)

[@theAIA]

You are a teacher or you are doing good scripts. Many thanks for both, nutritious information and language. While doing my health homework, I came to learn about sprout food, to find myself also gaining a bonus of "healthy English additives" and learning from your "neat" language content. Congratulations, all gratitude and respect!

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback, Ahmed. And yes, I am a teacher by profession. I don't do scripts but am very passionate about sharing my research and knowledge in the areas of health and nutrition. Your comment is greatly appreciated and I send best wishes to your for your health and wellbeing!

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

I just found your channel. I’ve embarked on a juicing cleanse and now I am looking for healthy whole food recipes, preferably vegan, hopefully raw. I had lost hope I would be able to keep many of my meals raw as I always believed lentils must be cooked. Although I’d heard of sprouting I thought it was a complex task and didn’t relate it to lentils. Your recipe, which is the first one I watch from your channel, is giving me new life!!!! Thank you for being so through. I can’t wait to try this! 🌎🕊🙏

[@Healthytarian]

That is fantastic to hear that you are taking such positive measures to change your diet and support your health. Many of the recipes and meal ideas on this channel are "raw" as this is one of the guiding principles of the Healthytarian purpose - to keep food in its most wholesome form and maintain nutritional integrity. Best wishes for your new journey!

[@danegunther6621]

Beautiful life-giving salad and your spirit is beautiful, too! Thank you!

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for your kind comment and positive feedback :)

[@ehswissie]

You’re such a skilled speaker, really enjoy watching you. Very inspiring, clear&concise, great content all around.

[@Healthytarian]

That is really beautiful and meaningful feedback to receive. Thank you so much Eveline!

[@lisabund]

I received a sprouter for Christmas and am so excited to try your salad as my first sprouted dish!

[@Healthytarian]

Nice to hear! I hope you enjoy :)

[@FLYESTBIRD]

Thank you for this recipe. I made this salad for dinner and it was great!! I made my own dressing since I do not have any sumac. Thank you again for showing me how to incorporate sprouted lentils into my diet.

[@Healthytarian]

So good to hear! Thank you so much for letting me know and sharing your experience.

[@joharris8212]

I ordered seeds for sprouting and got lentils by mistake. I sprouted them and they tasted so got just munching on them plain. Still I wanted to find a recipe and found you. Thank you so much, it was delicious, ((minus the sumac). Next time I want to add microgreens. Thanks again!

[@Healthytarian]

Nice to hear Jo! Thank you for sharing :)

[@sueblaser14]

I just ordered the sumac... never heard of it before. Can't wait to try it !

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear, Susanne. I hope you enjoy :)

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

It’s good! I tried it at a local Iranian restaurant; they give little packs with meal orders. Never thought about buying it as I wasn’t sure how or where to use it.... but now I do!

[@aliataya5125]

I'm at 3 days vegan hopefully this time it's the good one thank you Evita for those amazing recipes!

[@Healthytarian]

You are very welcome, Ali, and I am sorry I was not able to reply to your comment sooner. I hope your vegan journey has worked out for you during these past few months. But regardless, every day is a new day to make the choices that best represent each of us. It is always better to start a lifestyle change as a set of daily choices, rather than take any "black and white" or rigid approach that only makes a person feel bad if things don't always go as planned. I wish you good health and wellbeing. May your healthy eating efforts persevere!

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

I hope all is going well! 🌏🕊

[@aliataya5125]

@@patpatmoomoo5524 I had a health choice after an accident and yes thank you I'm doing a lot better ,better then all those pain pills they gave me

[@aliataya5125]

@@Healthytarianthank you so much for replying I am vegan now and I am stress free🙏✌❤💚 I even started growing this year at my parents house ! Godbless you and wish you the best😊

[@sherrywhitman9820]

I am so thankful for your recipes. I also like how easy they are to make... with lots of nutrition.

[@Healthytarian]

Wonderful to hear Sherry :) Thank you for your comment.

[@someshvarvashisht6726]

Your voice is so soothing and content is so meaningful. Thanks a lot.

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure 😊 And thank you for your nice comment!

[@guillerminabentil-owusu737]

Enjoyed your videos very much, thank you and greetings from Accra, Ghana, West Africa

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you so much :) I appreciate your kind feedback and greetings!

[@SAIDSAID-ud9vg]

Thanks for sharing wonderful healthy information. You are the best I love your presentation well presented keep it up I will give a trial tomorrow. God bless and protect you.

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for your kind feedback and caring comment :)

[@limgeyleng5056]

I'm so so glad i found you! 🤗🤗🤗

[@Healthytarian]

That is so kind of you, thank you!

[@solaomisore214]

Thanks for your teachings, good way to eat lentils

[@Healthytarian]

It's my pleasure, and thank you for watching.

[@lyneetadoss860]

Thank you for the lovely recipe! ‘organic beans and organic vegetables too! 💗💗 !

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure 😊 and thank you for stopping by to watch it!

[@dfunkedify]

what a salad! deeeeeelicious! High in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and some lovely wild edibles to top it off! thank-you for sharing it.

[@Healthytarian]

+dfunkedify Loving your excitement and enthusiasm :)

[@jp5419]

Will try this and add Israeli cucumber, some type of fresh hot pepper (jalapeno) and maybe try thyme instead of cumin though both are delicious. Cilantro? I've been soroutung lentils and mung beans for about a year now and have recently started sprouting broccoli, radish and clover sprouts. Could you maybe do a video on the incredible health benefits of broccoli sprouts? Thanks again!

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure, Juliana. And great to hear about your healthy dietary habits. With regard to sprouts, they all share similar benefits, and I talk more about them in this article: www.evolvingwellness.com/post/understanding-sprouts-supreme-nutrition-life-energy

[@fernandinajacobs5621]

Wow One of the best informative meal preparation channels I've seen. I like living foods so it seems like this channel was made for me Thank you

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for your nice comment, Happy Dina!

[@smack1able]

Content and method of presentation were superlative.I have all the ingredients, but have opted for tomorrow night when I'll have made my sweet potato flat bread. Have subbed, for sure.

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear your positive feedback Steve.

[@katieella7625]

I don't know if you've tried onion and garlic in this salad, but they make it even better... health-wise and taste-wise

[@Healthytarian]

Yes, you can definitely modify this salad to suit your personal preferences.

[@inigo137]

I'm very confused, how is lemon alkalizing? Lemon is acidic. I got chronic gastritis and they tell you to avoid citrus. Thanks for the video!

[@Healthytarian]

You are very welcome. It is a common misunderstanding because you are thinking of the lemon's pH when it enters the body and its basic characteristics, which are acidic. However, what I am talking about in the video and referring to is all about the acid-alkaline balance and HOW the foods digests in YOUR body. Lemons enter as acidic substances, but after digestion have an alkalizing effect on the body. This applies to pretty much all fresh fruits and vegetables. I explain more about this and provide you with a visual chart here: www.evitaochel.com/post/acid-alkaline-food-guide

[@xajay305]

Excellent video. You are such a good speaker. Impressed. 👍

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you so much, Ajay! 😃

[@luzmanzini5122]

I will try to buy sumac , since you've mentioned in some of ur recipes . I've never heard about it , but the way I love to add in my recipe , celery. Red onions and cucumbers. It is so good . 🙏🙏🙏💞

[@Healthytarian]

Sounds great Luz! Thanks for sharing.

[@susannahats6358]

You are sweetheart:) Thank you for showing how to sprout lentils,it was always intimidating process for me:)

[@Healthytarian]

You are most welcome :) Great to hear it was valuable!

[@tigana]

What an informative video. Loving your channel!

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks so much!

[@ILOVEMFEO]

plenty of sumac here in jordan :) will try the salad in the next few days! just to get the ingredients and do the sprouting big thank :) cheers

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear, and thank you for your nice comment :)

[@rajkang8278]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made it for the first time today and it tasted great. It will definitely be part of my regular diet :)

[@Healthytarian]

Awesome to hear! It is my pleasure; and thank you for your comment and feedback :)

[@annmallozzi681]

just made this salad. Delish!

[@Healthytarian]

Wonderful to hear, Ann. Thank you!

[@ginnylynn1]

I’m so glad I found you ❣️❣️❣️ Can’t wait to make this dish🎉

[@Healthytarian]

Nice to hear, thank you.

[@Vegan_Reader]

4 oz bag of Sumac was in the mailbox this morning. CHEERS

[@Healthytarian]

How great to hear, Lawrence! Hope you enjoy :)

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

Well, seems I've bumped into another vid by the excellent communicator! Yes, I know the ingredients & that is an awesome salad! Well done as always!

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for your nice feedback and thoughtful comment. Much appreciated!

[@susanarossini9326]

I’m a carnivore . That being said , I love this video . Will definitely include it in my meal plan. Thank you for all the useful info .

[@Healthytarian]

You are very welcome Susana.

[@dianejaegge6347]

I have learned so much from you...you are an excellent teacher....thank you....

[@Healthytarian]

You are most welcome! And thank you so much for taking the time to share your beautiful feedback with me :)

[@jeannine7002]

Very thorough, thank you!

[@Healthytarian]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@iamjustahomecook]

Very informative thank you for sharing all the information the recipe actually looked really good

[@Healthytarian]

You are most welcome!

[@gabrielledesouter2804]

I just discover your channel u r so good 😊 wow 😮❤️🙏🏾

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your feedback :)

[@tigerdeer]

Thank you. Like your video very much because you mention alternative ways of sprouting methods. Your recipe sounds very nice as well for the salad. Definitely will be trying it out. Thanks again.

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure and thank you so much for your beautiful feedback. It is very much appreciated :)

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

I feel my antioxidant profile went up a bit just watching this!! By the way... Where DID you get your communications degree?

[@Healthytarian]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it :) As for communication, ha ha, well, no degree in that. I've been a teacher all my life, and while I got various degrees for that, the speaking part has been a natural strength and ability, which I am deeply grateful for, as it helps me share info effectively with others.

[@yogimaster1]

You don't worry about lectins, mainly in lentils, tomatoes and bell peppers? I'm a raw foodist but I'm considering whether to boil foods high in lectins, like lentils, night shades and nuts. I would continue to soak and sprout, but boiling for 10 minutes can eliminate lectins which could be even healthier. Although, fermenting raw would likely be even better, it would be a lot more work.

[@Healthytarian]

No Michael, don't let anyone scare you about lectins, or any other isolated plant compounds, like phytic acid, oxalic acid, etc. This is the unfortunate consequence of our reductionist-materialist minded society, which got too smart for its own good by taking everything apart into isolated details and in the process missing the big picture. Eat real, whole food, mostly (or all plants) and enjoy life :) Every plant compound has a reason and purpose, and it is not out to destroy us.

[@yogimaster1]

I agree with most of what you said and I decided to go with the fermenting route, along with soaking and sprouting, to help remove anti-nutrients and to make nutrients more bio-available. Fermenting is an ancient practice and, although I've dabbled in it from time to time, I look forward to doing some major experiments with a variety of recipes. But one thing you said, that "every plant compound has a reason....and it's not out to destroy us" is ironic, because that's exactly why plants produce oxalates and lectins - to destroy their predators. It's their defense mechanism. However, I still agree with you that raw is the best choice and I think fermented raw may well be the ultimate choice for food preparation.

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for expanding further Michael, and yes soaking, sprouting and/or fermenting are all very smart (and ideal) methods for eating grains, beans and many nuts and seeds. As for plants destroying their predators, this is predominantly intended for insects, fungi, bacteria. As (good) research is beginning to show many of these compounds we think are "bad" are actually ones that have anti-cancer properties, anti-fungal properties, etc. Not sure if you follow Dr. Michael Greger's work, but if you want the "science" on it, his stuff is quite excellent. From another perspective for example, I study and forage wild mushrooms (and plants) widely, and the common belief is that many are "toxic" or deadly because of this or that compound, but it is all about knowing HOW and WHEN to use them. Everything in nature has a purpose, except that modern humans have gotten so disconnected from nature, that today we don't know how to work with it as intended, and often abuse natural substances, or give them incorrect meanings because we study them in a petri dish, rather than the field / forest, for example. There is a sacred balance to all things, and when it comes to optimal consumption of grains/beans and such, you are definitely on the right track in terms of the choices your are making. (p.s. just don't do anything out of fear, as the energy of fear is more toxic than any food compound we can ever consume.) Cheers!

[@yogimaster1]

Thank you for your replies and keep up the great raw food videos!

[@RomkaPomka123]

Real healthy raw diet must be based on fresh fruits, this is only food that we enjoy without any preparetion and mixing with other ingridients

[@paulinefalzon7847]

Thank you for all the info and I am Shure it is very good resipe good bless you

[@Healthytarian]

You are most welcome, and thank you for your nice comment.

[@RonnieMinh]

Great presentation, thanks!

[@Healthytarian]

My sincere pleasure, thank you!

[@stubbornfive]

I wish you made more videos

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you, Ken. That was my intention originally, but as things go, teaching on KZbin via videos is not part of my current or forseable journey. Kind regards!

[@evemsm6119]

I'm so glad I found your channel :) thank u for this recipe 😋

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure, and great to hear :)

[@mat00b2]

I enjoy your channel and have learned a great deal about how to go about changing my lifestyle and diet. I do have a question about sprouting. Currently, I live in a desert country and it is always super hot except for a couple of winter months, so I was wondering how to go about sprouting lentils and other foods? Thank you.

[@Healthytarian]

I don't have experience with sprouting in extremely hot environments, however as long as you don't let your sprouts dry out, and as long as you rinse them at least twice a day, and not keep them in the heat longer than required to sprout (so they don't mold or ferment) the process should be pretty much the same. It is all about balancing the moisture, not too dry and not too wet. But you will have to give it a try and experiment with small amounts to see what foods may work best and how it works out for you.

[@valnaples]

ANOTHER awesome video & recipe! thank you!

[@Healthytarian]

+valnaples You are so very welcome - thank you for your feedback!

[@raniapapadatou9290]

Great salad, thanks for sharing!!

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure Rania! Enjoy :)

[@roligue]

Good job healthytarian😘

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you!

[@thebotanicalmind]

Looks amazing, thanks for SHARING.

[@Healthytarian]

+Empowering Medicine ✪ Herbalist You are very welcome!

[@gabrielledesouter2804]

Good stuff very healthy think u I’m going to tried that !

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear!

[@alexgomez-ul2mr]

Healthy !!! Thank you!!! Blessings!!! 😁🤠🥦

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure, and thank you, Alex!

[@charliebecker4417]

Beautiful salad! 8 hours is plenty of time for soaking lentils

[@Healthytarian]

Nice to hear. Thanks Charlie!

[@ShandeleReynolds]

Looks good!!

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for sharing your comment.

[@samparmus4216]

Thank you.

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure, and thanks for watching.

[@vutEwa]

you need a citrus juicer! get one that presses the lemons not rotates. You'll get much more juice out of the lemons that way with the minimal amount of pulp.

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for your suggestion.

[@oatmealschweizer9696]

I'm very impressed.

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you!

[@atenglangit1]

I absolutely love this recipy..thank you...i have endometriosis..

[@Healthytarian]

You are most welcome. Best wishes with your health!

[@onlyvlog9751]

Wow amazing creative presentation.. Specially on lentil... Lol

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and sharing your comment.

[@ryanstrong212]

Suggestion: perhaps you could give the same descriptions of nutrients while chopping the veggies, it would make this video shorter and more interactive. Thanks for the information.

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for the feedback, Ryan.

[@ksandra.o1514]

Yummy can't wait to make this thank you

[@Healthytarian]

+sandi ortega My pleasure :)

[@hadarahbatyah]

Looks really good. I would like to try that. 😌

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@ritarichardson3881]

Wonderful.

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you Rita!

[@renehalstead3522]

Where are You Elvita? I miss Your Videos so much!

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you kindly, Rene. I stopped teaching on KZbin via videos for the forseeable future. Best wishes to you for the new year :)

[@yozy4996]

Great looking dish..Video was longer than necessary.

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for sharing your feedback. This is an educational channel that teaches about the health and nutrition benefits of foods, and not just a recipe channel, hence the longer and more detailed videos.

[@eatrightfully]

With lentils at 30% protein it would be too much protein for me. Even with the other ingredients, the meal taken as a whole would be, I imagine, way over the 10% proportion I am after. I would have to leave out the beans that I would have for an evening meal which would be high carb potatoes and other vegetables not sure that this would even things out. And I of course am eating whole grained breads which are still on the acid side and wholegrain cereal which are protein rich too and neutral to acid forming. My morning smoothy is an up to ten banana one with various frozen fruits, cinnamon with a little bit of turmeric and black pepper, and two nori sheets and ground flax and I just don't know how I'm doing for the acid alkaline balance here when topping up to 1600mm with fruit juices and coconut water. Its good to have it confirmed that lemons are indeed on the alkalising side (its difficult to convince some folks of this - mistaking the sour for acidity...yes?). Yes I've come across sumac to grow (full of antioxidant) but not that it was alkalising...got to get some. What do you think of my concerns Evita?

[@Healthytarian]

Hi Ray, to give you a little background if you are not familiar with it already, my health and nutrition approach, what I teach and the basis of the Healthytarian lifestyle is all based on holistic sciences and principles. This means that we look at our food, diet and body in a whole manner, more so than any isolated parts. The details are only valuable when we understand the whole picture. One of the things that I always aim to do then is liberate people from worrying about isolated nutrients or numbers, as this is not a natural way for us to eat or live. Eating is meant to be easy, and it should not cause us more stress, on top of what we already have to deal with in the world. So having said this, when you eat a diet made of whole, plant foods, which is based on lots of fruits and vegetables, this is automatically an alkalizing diet. No need to use charts or numbers or fret about how acidifying or alkalizing something is. Even though whole cooked grains and beans will be mildly acidifying, in the spectrum of the whole diet, this is normal and just fine. We are not to have a 100% alkaline diet, or else that will tip the balance in the other unhealthy direction. If you are concerned about this area, I would recommend analyzing how much bread or cereal you eat, rather than something like lentil sprouts, which by the way are not acidifying like their cooked counterparts. Please see my acid-alkaline food guide for quick and easy guidance on this topic (www.evitaochel.com/post/acid-alkaline-food-guide) And yes, you are absolutely correct that many people do not understand the acid or alkaline nature of food and mistaken acidic tasting foods for being acidifying, which is not the case. Lemons are indeed some of the most alkalizing foods. Now if you are dealing with a health condition and require a more strict approach to your diet, that is a little different, as what I am talking about applies to people who are trying to improve their health in general, or maintain their present health, and prevent future problems. For people who are dealing with cancer for example, a more strict and personalized approach may be required. With regards to the protein and numbers, I am wondering what is leading you to avoid plant proteins, like those from lentils in a salad? If you are governed by the 80-10-10 dietary approaches, please understand that this is a general overview of the whole diet, which is again easily met when we eat the right foods: fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds. If on the other hand you are trying to do an 80-10-10 fruititarian diet or Doug Graham approach, that is a little different and my advice on that is make sure you do it in a smart manner that works for you and actually benefits your body, rather than simply going by someone else's regimen of what worked for them. Be sure to work with your body's natural and innate intelligence of how it feels when you eat certain foods and in their respective amounts that you are choosing. If you look at this recent video of how to build a healthy meal plate (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYOUqHWwbNtlZ9k), in it I present an approach that is both nutritionally balanced and acid-alkaline balanced for easy meal preparation. Hope this elaboration and expanded perspective will be helpful for you :)

[@eatrightfully]

Yes Evita I will certainly be looking up your KZbin recommended viewing. I only referred to the 80.10.10 as a kind of general bottom line of overall numbers within the holistic frame, as you say it could mean, when spoken of. I chose to mention it as I'd heard T. Colin Campbell, in another of your videos, speaking of 'postulating' an even lower threshold for protein, obviously I've heard of shooting for 95% carbs, and was trying to pitch what I was trying to ask after around the 80.10.10 rather than being directly critical - your presentation has an almost 'real time' pace about it that needs not to be part of any criticism..! The lentil salad video wasn't presented then, to my mind, as dovetailing not too well into other meals as a possibility for the day or week is how I was going to put it and half did. Meaning if I were choosing to have sprouted lentils every day I might be 'overdosing' as it were (I would be burdening my kidney and liver functions unnecessarily leaching calcium etc., etc.) on the protein... I was expecting a little bit of a note placing the meal in the overall frame of eating within the 80.10.10 guide as a holistic 'couchment' and was not meaning the raw food regime referent for these numbers - I've been noting the number of vegans who have been bailing out of the raw diet and the science reasons for doing so... Men can be a little soulless with food and I've got into a bit of an 'every day the same' regime... My own venture into "holism" began many years ago when investigating 'what is science' if its not all Descartes and Newton - I seem to have discovered the necessity of going and growing organic quite early in my life as well but didn't become a 'lazy vegan' until much later and eventually developed problems when I did... cutting a long story short my bloods showed a dangerously low B12 count - that I had still the wit to ask for - and can report that symptoms do indeed get misdiagnosed for Alzheimer and stroke . This despite (or because of?) taking supplements. I suspect my malaise, of some number of years, to have been triggered by a combination of not drinking enough water and eventually not enough calories - couldn't be bothered to eat, (forgetting?) - and mineral and vitamin deficiencies, especially that of salt which I'd almost stopped altogether. It wasn't until a few years ago that I started to investigate the food fraud (as well as the political fraud) beginning with Dr's. McDougall, Bernard, Greger and many others. I'm still crazy but I don't mind any more..! Surprisingly my training has been with numbers (degree in Mathematics and the 'philosophy of') but like Dr. Vandana Shiva (physicist) have forsaken the abstract for the concrete (Campbell's 'here eat this whole food for a month..') with environmental concerns and what we all need to do now... I may still leave some comment on the post for that video concerning what he, T. Colin, thinks of as "not judging" and not "proselytising". I bumped into your site surfing via the doctors by the way - haven't yet got your measure...

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you so much Ray for further clarification and your elaborations. Yes, Dr. T. Colin Campbell generally advises eating based around 80-10-10, however as you observe the meals that they typically recommend to people, the easiest of which centers around the Forks Over Knives movement, which is influenced greatly by his work, the meals are wholesome and based on various vegetables, grains and beans, predominantly. So this being again the idea that we just need to eat the right food, and the numbers take care of themselves. His, and similar doctors' rationale behind this number set also comes from the fact that eating animal foods would not fit into such an equation, or eating paleo, etc. The bulk of our calories should be from wholesome carbohydrate-rich foods, which all have natural and varying degrees of amino acid compositions. So unless someone would make beans part of all three meals or have a serious pre-existing kidney condition, there is generally nothing to worry about with regards to natural, whole food plant proteins. The different compositions of amino acids and supportive balancing characteristics do not qualify them as a risk for our health, like animal derived proteins or isolated plant or animal proteins. Yes, in some cases you will hear some of these experts refer to a 5% protein intake, but that is generally speaking hard to do without basing your diet on fruits, as ALL vegetables, beans, grains, nuts and seeds have about 10% of their calories coming from protein or more. And so as you shared, and as personal experience has shown you, it is important to be mindful of what we are eating, how much and when, as otherwise we can indeed take a good thing and use it against ourselves, but we need to always still do so within a good degree of balance and flexibility so that our eating does not become unnatural, dogmatic or confining in some way that may end up working against us.

[@Artygobanagh]

Thank you!

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure :)

[@josegaleano1530]

Delicious

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you 😋

[@Japanese_one_Tokyo]

Wow ... THIS is life :)

[@janko0071]

So u are ok eating raw lentils?? I read u should thermically proces the bean sprouts...lentil is in bean category..

[@Healthytarian]

Yes, there is nothing wrong with eating safely sprouted lentils. There are certain beans that should not be eaten raw, but lentils are not one of them.

[@SpudKai]

You are amazing thank you for this

[@Healthytarian]

My sincere pleasure. Thank you for your nice feedback :)

[@christinepeters4771]

Hi is it safe to eat raw sprouted lentils that i sprouted or can i get sick if i don't steam or boil them?

[@Healthytarian]

Hi Christine, it is completely safe, assuming you sprouted them yourself, washed them at least once a day during sprouting and once sprouted kept them in the fridge, and you consumed them within about 2 to 3 days. As I share in this video, this is one of the best ways to consume lentils, no steaming or boiling needed as it would then degrade their amazing living potential.

[@kurtindustrious7015]

I wish my professor can explain Bio Chemistry they way you do (-:

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for that feedback Kurt! I actually used to teach it too :)

[@MsBossy2UBustas]

Can I use a bit of zatar in place of the sumac?

[@Healthytarian]

Sure. You can use whatever spices you most enjoy or desire.

[@yawnaisian]

What about the lectins in the lentils? Isn't heat necessary to destroy those antinutrients?

[@Healthytarian]

No. Lectins in general have been blown out of proportion; all too often incorrectly made out to be "bad" and "dangerous" substances to be avoided. For a more balanced approach, I recommend this video (nutritionstudies.org/nutrition-popular-media-plant-paradox/) and article (www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/going-lectin-free-is-the-latest-pseudoscience-diet-fad/2017/07/05/45382462-5b4e-11e7-a9f6-7c3296387341_story.html). Either way, food prep like sprouting, changes the biochemistry of "seeds", which includes all nuts, beans and grains, in a way that usually makes them become more beneficial for us (some exceptions apply, like kidney beans). So while you would not want to make this salad with sprouted kidney beans, you can feel good about making it with sprouted lentils.

[@curli-lettey4319]

Not to seem rude but can you get to the preparing process. 3+ minutes in and haven't shown anything.

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for trying to be kind in sharing your feedback. I understand that my teaching style will not work for everyone, but please know that this is an educational health and nutrition channel. The videos I make are meant to be comprehensive and educational in nature, and not just sound bites. I encourage each person to find what suits them best, as KZbin has lots to choose from to meet everyone's needs.

[@rsrare]

Can you eat non bio sprouted lentils raw? I tried steaming them, but even 5 min takes away that fresh taste.

[@Healthytarian]

When you say non bio, do you mean non organic? If so, then yes. You can eat both organic and conventional lentils raw, as long as they are sprouted.

[@rsrare]

They are just regular lentils with nothing special written on them. Tnx, ill give your recipe a try!

[@UFCxRAMPAGExPFC]

My first batch of green lentils are extremely bitter. Is this normal?

[@Healthytarian]

No, lentils usually have a quite pleasant, neutral, Earthy flavor. Some other food sprouts can be slightly on the bitter side, but not extremely. A few things to consider: whether the dry lentils were very old? how used to whole, natural plant foods your palate is (the more our taste buds are used to high sugar/high salt processed foods, the more they usually find plain whole foods "bitter", if any contamination occurred? have you been rinsing and washing the sprouts enough during soaking and before eating? Those are the main things I can think of for why your lentils may have some bitterness. Either way, aside from some strong herbal medicines, if something is extremely bitter, this is usually a sign from nature that it is not a good idea to consume, so please proceed with caution.

[@madhuagrawal7163]

What is the name of ur book. Please send the link

[@Healthytarian]

It is "Healing & Prevention Through Nutrition". Here is the link for more info: www.evitaochel.com/post/healing-prevention-through-nutrition

[@greeno155]

Loved this salad - thanks a lot 💪🏼🙏🏽 The video is too long tho - shorter will be even better 👌🏽

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear and thanks for the feedback Haseeb. I try to provide lots of details and value, so my videos tend to be longer. If you would like quick videos, check out the Healthytarian Minutes videos on my channel.

[@robertwilson256]

Is sumac easy to get never heard of it

[@Healthytarian]

It is easy to get in some Mediterranean and Middle Eastern/Persian areas or their ethnic stores, as it is a common spice in their cuisine. However, these days it is becoming more common to get from organic or natural health food and bulk food stores. If you live in Canada or the US, you should be able to find it easily online from such stores.

[@jaxmom9043]

Maybe you could list the ingredients in the description so we can just see when we need a reminder. Otherwise we are waiting more than 5 minutes just to get those ingredients.

[@Healthytarian]

Hi there, the description of the video includes video chapter time stamps so that you know where to go or forward to in the video to quickly access the information you may need, like the ingredients. Otherwise you can see the detailed write-up of the recipe on the official Healthytarian website, for this recipe specifically here: www.healthytarian.com/post/living-lentil-salad

[@gunterbecker8528]

JUst SUPER❤❤❤

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you so much!

[@glenhoffman4035]

Why is olive oil an "extract" of olives, but lemon juice is not an "extract" of lemons?

[@Healthytarian]

In general, juice is an extract of the whole food, and this is why "juices" are usually not optimal health foods, unless we know how to use them. (Worst: store-bought, pasteurized / Best: homemade fresh-pressed juices) For example, the helpful or harmful value of a substance very much depends on what the method of extraction is, its intended use, and its effect on our body. In the case of oils, they require heavy extraction, causing nutrient isolation, and have been shown to be inflammatory in nature on the body (www.forksoverknives.com/nutrition-questions/#why-should-i-avoid-oil-isnt-oil-healthy). Never mind, if we add in how most people use them. However, they have a wonderful role to play as external moisturizers. Fresh fruits and vegetables on the other hand, are high in water, which, depending on the variety can almost "drip out of them", as is the case of lemons. Also, lemons and their fresh-squeezed juice are not inflammatory, rather alkalizing and healing. Often, if not always, freshly squeezed lemon juice includes some of the wholesome lemon parts and pulp. If one wishes to maintain the full integrity of the lemon, then you can simply peel it and blend or squeeze the whole thing, consuming all of its parts. What is definitely not okay, are the commercial lemon juices that have been processed, pasteurized and sit in plastic packaging for months, or synthetic lemon flavorings, extracts and the like.

[@garrethbert]

Interesting, and I’d prefer a shorter version if you have time to condense it

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@kimberlydeprey]

I only soak my lentils for about 8 hours and then rinse a few times a day.

[@Healthytarian]

Yes, lentils can be soaked for much shorter times than other beans. Thank you for sharing your comment.

[@gunterbecker8528]

Super tasty

[@Healthytarian]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching.

[@madhuagrawal7163]

Where I will get ur book

[@Healthytarian]

All worldwide Amazon sites carry it, so the one that is most accessible for you would be the best way to go.

[@lillyaquarius1523]

What are nice orator you are

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback.

[@My3elium]

find an arab shop to get ez spices like sumac ! easyyyy

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for adding in your tip!

[@gwenhall7885]

Are you saying I don't need too cook the sprouted lentel I can just eat them raw on my salad?

[@Healthytarian]

Yes, that is correct. You just have to soak and sprout the lentils and they are fully edible.

[@Millah323]

😤Too much talk!!! The recipe🤗 looks great, but it's just too much detail talking... 😏This could have been an informative 8min video...

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for your feedback. I always encourage people to find the videos that best suit their needs, and this channel focuses on providing mostly detailed videos.

[@tracyanderson1093]

Great content. Try not to say 'also' constantly. 😀

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you for both sets of feedback :)

[@erichmarti]

Nice. but that was the story of my life or how to make a living salad.....

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for sharing Erich!

[@missjojoy212]

Ahhhhhhh, HOW MANY LENTILS???????!!!!!!!! the whole bag?1 cup? 2 cups?

[@Healthytarian]

Please notice that I am making a meal for one person. This means that you use as many lentils as you feel is the right amount for your health and nutrition needs. You can soak and sprout as many as you want or need, and keep for 2 to 3 days worth of meals. Typically, people would eat at least 1/2 cup to 1 cup per meal, but they may need more if they are of a larger body size or more active.

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

"erbs"

[@Healthytarian]

Yes indeed. One of the two main ways to pronounce it.

[@cynthiab6362]

I don't cumin! ☺️

[@Healthytarian]

+Cynthia B No problem. The best part of meals like this is that they offer so much flexibility for each of us to adjust them to our preferences. You can skip the cumin altogether, or you can sub it for ground coriander. That will go nicely too.

[@tracyanderson1093]

And as well. Never heard also and as well so much. Haha

[@SueMaha21]

Too much un-necessary chatter.

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks for your unnecessary comment.