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About Me

Welcome to my personal blog. My name is Alexis Ho, but most people call me Lexi. I grew up in Honolulu and I am currently living in Portland, Oregon. When I have free time I love to write, take pictures, explore new things, do yoga, and cook. On this blog I free write thoughts and ideas, post pictures of the food I make or eat, and media of the things I enjoy in life. Currently I am working in advertising and I have a passion for art. I enjoy modern art, architecture, film, and design. I am interested in strategy, museum curation, and art history.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Lentil Obsessed

While I was in Europe, I noticed many women eating lentils. From a can mostly. I picked up pre-cooked lentils from Trader Joes and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was, hot or cold. Because of the earthy flavor, you can cook anything with lentils and mix all sorts of spices into it. It is a very versatile bean that absorbs many flavors quickly. A bit of olive oil and everyday seasoning makes a quick and healthy savory snack. The best thing about lentils is that it has so so so much iron in it, which is great for all those anemic girls or menstruating women. Iron gives you a lot of energy and it is natural for women to not have enough iron. 
Lentils are very low in calorie and very high in fiber, protein, and B vitamins. Make lentils a part of your diet for increased energy and nutrients.
I looked up some recipes with lentils which include:

Curried lentils
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Lentils for breakfast:
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A mushroom and lentil dish:
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And a lentil, carrot, and beet stew:
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Lentil in lettuce wraps:
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