Eating lentils on January 1 at midnight is an ancient tradition that some people do not deviate from under any circumstances.
In the four corners of the world, the transition to the new year brings its share of… Traditions and rituals More or less fictional. in FranceOn January 1st at midnight, we kiss under the mistletoe and toast with a glass of champagne. in BelgiumYou enjoy sauerkraut while holding a piece firmly in your hand. in Norwaywe Eat rice pudding Where the almonds are hidden. in SpainWe eat Twelve grapes Once the bells ring at midnight. in CanadaWe're diving with a polar bear, we understand We throw ourselves into the freezing water…and in Italy…we eat lentils January 1. It's a great dish to enjoy on New Year's Eve (and for some, Since the first hour of the new year, until). When does this tradition date back? Why adopt it? Response items.
Small round seeds like coins
In Italy, certain families have a tradition that should not be broken: eating lentils on New Year's Day. We can eat them Alone or accompanied Of Italian pork sausage, in this case a traditional dish called “cotechino e lenticchie”. according to CustomEat these small, round, flat seeds They look like small coins It will be a guarantee of prosperity and abundance for the coming year. Eating lentils brings good luck : Tradition would protect against goodness healthHe will attend successthere an opportunitythere Wealth…although it's hard to know exactly when The origin of this traditionthe the Romans They already consumed lentils on the winter solstice. the Greeks and Egyptians I also consumed it regularly. A mural dating back to Pharaoh Ramesses II Indicates the presence of a Lentil Soup During the meal. very fairy, Italians Many people respect this tradition, hoping that it will bring them good luck. Little by little this tradition imposed itself In some French families.
Are you not superstitious? Eating lentils the day after New Year's Eve still has real nutritional benefits. In fact, it is a method Regain strength After a drunken evening. rich in Fibers Soluble (which promotes transit), vitamins of group B, proteins and antioxidants (which slow down cell aging), with a low glycemic index (interesting in cases of diabetes), lentils are also very satiating. Enough to start the year on the right foot.
