Why a Squeeze of Lemon Makes Sense with Lentils
Health & Nutrition
Lentils provide nonheme iron, the form found in plant foods. NIH notes that vitamin C can help the body absorb this form of iron. Pairing plant sources with a food that supplies vitamin C is one way to put that idea into practice.
Try lentils with tomatoes or sweet peppers, or serve a meal with citrus fruit. Lemon juice can brighten the flavor of a lentil dish too.
If you have been told you are iron deficient, get guidance from a clinician. Food choices can support intake, while the cause of deficiency determines what treatment is needed.
