There are several different species of lentils, including Lens culinaris Medik., Cicer lens (L.) Willd., Ervum lens L., and ...

(Each resembled a lentil, or lens in Latin.) Mostly used to help older people read, these lenses focused on objects between 12 and 20 inches away from the eye. Nearsightedness, a more common ...

If you're into superfoods, you're probably into lentils. These small lens-shaped legumes are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Aside from the health benefits of lentils ...