If you're interested in adding legumes (plants that grow in pods) to your garden, consider starting with lentils. The nutrient-dense food thrives in growing zones 4 through 11, and can grow to be ...

A bowl on a dark stone countertop full of a melange of sprouted beans, lentils, and other legumes - Tatiana Bralnina/Shutterstock With rising grocery costs, it can literally pay to grow your own food.

Lentils are little, unassuming and packed with plant-based nutrition, but what are they anyway? This guide explains ...

Lens culinaris, the lentils plant, has many different names. The term "lentil" is a direct reference to the word "lens", which not only references its botanical name but its shape. The legumes ...

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.

You've probably read a lot recently about the benefits of a plant-based diet, which relies heavily on beans and legumes for fiber, vitamins, and protein. One example is this lentil soup, a hearty, ...

Looking at your pantry for meal inspo and aren't sure how to use lentils? We found some delicious, healthy recipes using the high-protein legume. If you’re like most of us who stocked up on groceries ...

Iron is a vital mineral for maintaining good health. Spinach is a good source of iron, but many foods contain more iron than ...

DNA from 2,000-year-old lentils reveals key genes for protecting crops from heat and the current global climate crisis.

Americans eat approximately one-fifth less beef today than they did in 2005. As a result, a number of plant-based "meat" startups have popped up in the last decade. They've created everything from ...