A nourishing red lentil soup with ginger, turmeric, and spinach. Lentils are a good source of fiber and protein and also provide iron, while spinach adds magnesium. Finish with a squeeze of lemon, since vitamin C helps your body absorb iron from plant foods.
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A nourishing red lentil soup with ginger, turmeric, and spinach.
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- NHSThe Eatwell Guide - NHS (2022)
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- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH)Magnesium in diet: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (2025)
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH)Iron in diet: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (2025)
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