Lentil and Kale: Complementary Nutrient-Rich Whole Food Sources to Combat Micronutrient and Calorie Malnutrition

Lentil and Kale: Complementary Nutrient-Rich Whole Food Sources to Combat Micronutrient and Calorie Malnutrition

Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) is a nutritious food and a staple for millions of people. Not only are lentils a good source of energy, they also contain a range of micronutrients and prebiotic carbohydrates. Kale (Brassica oleracea v. acephala) has been considered as a health food, but its full rang...

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Main Authors: Megan Migliozzi, Dil Thavarajah, Pushparajah Thavarajah, Powell Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
lentils
kale
biofortification
micronutrient malnutrition
obesity
prebiotic carbohydrates
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/11/5471

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