Imagine this: You open the pantry looking for a can of beans, but all you find is a bag of red lentils. It's not what the recipe calls for, but it'll work in a pinch, right? That's true, it will, but ...

You can eat lentils mixed with rice or potatoes to lower your blood sugar more than eating the carbohydrates alone. Beans are high in resistant starch, which can increase your gut-healthy bacteria.

While both are in the legume family of plants, there are a few key distinctions when it comes to beans vs. lentils. “Beans are larger, take longer to cook, and come in a variety of types like black ...

Lentils: They’re easy to make, packed with protein and nutrients and they taste delicious. The only problem? Sometimes you’ll chow down on a bowl of lentil soup, only to feel a little meh afterward.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While both are in the legume family of plants, there are a few key distinctions when it comes to beans vs ...