Closet Cooking Ham And Lentil Soup Recipes Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Closet Cooking Ham And Lentil Soup Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 78%. At 1790mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Closet Cooking Ham And Lentil Soup Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 servings   ( 528 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 524
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 109mg
Sodium: 1790mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 47g
Calcium: 130mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 1392mg Vitamin A: 435mcg
Vitamin C: 25mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 4 cups ham broth or chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 cups ham (diced)
  • 1 ham bone (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • pepper
  • 1 bunch spinach (rinsed and trimmed)

Instructions

Visit Closet Cooking's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)