Lentil or Black or otherwise "lentil caviar"! Apart from the color, the fact that these lentils remain grainy even after cooking causes an impression. They are characterized by their special taste as well as their ability to be more easily digestible than other lentils (brown, green, red).
NUTRITIONS THAT BLACK LENSES HAVE
They are considered superfoods and their usage is almost medicinal as they are very rich in protein and fiber. Half a cup of cooked black lentils contains about 12 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber.
In terms of iron content, one cup of black lentils contains 8 mg of iron. This is about half the recommended daily allowance of iron for women. Lentils still, because of the fiber they contain, not only shed them cholesterol levels in the body, but also enhance the our immune system.
They are also rich in anthocyanins which have been shown to stimulate memory and fight cancer.
To sum up black lentils, like other plant foods, are generally associated with a reduced risk of many diseases and conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease.
By consuming black lentils, finally, you can stay full and with increased energy for a long period of time. Finally and above all they are easy to digest and enhance digestion, reducing the appearance of constipation.
Extra tip: Avoid eating cheese with black lentils to help absorb iron. Instead, combine it with vitamin C (lemon or orange juice, broccoli and cauliflower).
HISTORY "FROM GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
Lentils have been cultivated since ancient times (around 2,000 BC) in ancient Egypt, while the Jews, Greeks and Romans also cultivated and consumed it. In Greece, lentil cultivation has been found since prehistoric times. This is also evidenced by the archaeological samples from the pre-ceramic period. The numbers are staggering: lentils have been part of the human diet for 13,000 years!
Such is their history that could not but be included in our folklore tradition. For the Jews, for example, lentils are the traditional food of those who mourn. They combine it with boiled eggs, to allegorically honor the cycle of life as their round shape symbolizes the cycle of every human being from birth to death. For Italians and Hungarians on the other hand, lentils are traditionally eaten every New Year. Thus, they close the "circle" of the past year that passes and welcome the new with wishes for prosperity and complete happiness.