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Nutrition’s Lindsay Malone highlights lentils as an affordable, nutrient-rich plant food

Media | September 22, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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Good Housekeeping: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the CWRU Department of Nutrition, said lentils are an affordable, nutritious plant-based option rich in iron, folate, and magnesium. She also recommends edamame for its antioxidants and convenience, and kefir for its nutrients and probiotics, while advising consumers to choose varieties without added sugar.

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