Health & Wellness

Anti-inflammatory Rice and Lentils

By Bren Gonzalez

Anti inflammatory Rice and Lentils 


Rice : 

Add 2 cups of basmati rice ( wash and drain rice ) 

Add Rice in a sauce pan 

Add to pan over rice 2 ½ cups of water 

Add 1 tsp of salt 

Let boil once boiling simmer it add a cover top and let cook on low for about 20-30 mins while cooking check rice and use spoon to move it around then cover again this helps it drain and cook well 


Once Rice is done you'll transfer it to a saute pan but first add 1 tbs of coconut oil let it melt add rice and sprinkle turmeric powder onto rice blend it add salt and voila ! Keep cooking it if you would like it more crispy . 


—-Benefits of this anti inflammatory goodness is the regular consumption of turmeric rice can help reduce inflammation in the body, easing symptoms and in addition using well sourced ingredients along with cookware is always going to be more healthier for you .


Lentils : 

Add 2 cups Lentils 

Add 2 - 3 cups of water or broth 

Add Salt + Pepper to taste 

Half a onion chopped 

Additionally ( Preference) chop a slice of bacon add onto lentils 

Boil and then simmer add top takes a good 30 mins or so to cook ,if you see them getting over cooked you can add a bit more water or broth. 


Once all is done serve with a side of pork shops, chicken, fish and so on.


—Benefits of Lentils : Lentils are high in fiber, which supports regular bowel movements and the growth of healthy gut bacteria. In addition the polyphenols in lentils are known to have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects.