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Rocket Soup: How I Got My Kids to Eat Lentils
Welcome back to the Protea Life Kitchen. In this episode, Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer at Protea Medical Center, shares one of his favorite functional recipes: Rocket Soup. Rooted in the philosophy of functional food, this recipe layers classic culinary techniques with nutrient-dense ingredients. From fiber-rich lentils to antioxidant-packed vegetables, Rocket Soup supports gut and cardiovascular health while delivering rich, comforting flavor — a nourishing staple worth returning to again and again.
This content is for education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation with a licensed provider, and no one should start, stop or change a medication on its basis.
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