Health Benefits Of Lentils

The history of lentils goes bad 10,000 years. The ancient Greeks used lentils in a variety of ways including making bread. Catholics who could not afford to buy fish during lent ate lentils. The double convex optical lens gets its name 'lenticular' from the shape of the lentil.

Although lentils have been considered to be 'peasant' food, they are nutritious and flavorful. They store well and are easy to prepare. Lentils, like beans, are a good source of protein. Lentils also provide calcium and phosphorus, vitamin B and iron.

Lentils may be prepared in many ways by combining them with beans, rice, and a variety of vegetables such as carrots, and of course, as lentil soup.


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Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, 1 cup

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 (2005)

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