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SEEK OUT
SEVERAL
VARIETIES OF
COLORFUL
HEIRLOOM
TOMATOES FOR A
SIMPLE SALAD.
known as agave nectar, pilafs. The small spheres standby. And they SEAWEED
it has a deep, rich flavor are toasted, not dried, have different nutrition Dulse (say it like “pulse”)
that is slightly sweeter so they have a textured, profiles: 2 tablespoons is one example of a
than honey. It’s touted nutty bite. Choose of almond butter growing infatuation
for its low glycemic whole-wheat options provide 75% of your with eating seaweed.
index (GI) value, to get the extra heart- daily recommended This family of nutrient-
meaning it won’t spike healthy whole grains. value of vitamin E, packed sea vegetables
your blood sugar like which may help fight has been turning up
high-GI table sugar. NUT BUTTERS damage-causing free everywhere from school
Peanut butter may radicals. Cashew, walnut lunches (where savvy
ISRAELI COUSCOUS be the first thing that and hazelnut butters parents swap it for
Israeli couscous—a comes to mind when can add exotic flavors potato chips) to gour-
round semolina pasta, you hear “nut butter,” to your next snack, and met restaurant fare. Why
bigger than regular but today there are they’re packed with all the love? Dulse is a
couscous—is great many varieties found 5 grams of protein per good source of potas-
in soups, salads and right next to that old 2-tablespoon serving. sium and iron. •
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