When you look at a bowl of split red lentils, you are looking at one of the oldest, most nutrient-dense superfoods in human history. Today, it is a vital pillar of global food security and a massive driver of international agricultural trade. But how does a tiny seed in a Canadian field transform into a staple dish on dinner tables across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe? From ancient history and muddy Prairie fields to global consumption statistics and future market demand,