Hearts of Palm are a low calorie food with the ability to amp up the immune system. One cup contains almost 20% of the daily recommended value of Vitamin C, important to maintain our body’s defenses and essential in the absorption of iron.
Eat up! Research has shown that garlic can help to lower cholesterol and improve blood pressure.
Lentils are an excellent source of folate, fiber, protein, iron, and potassium. They are also one of the only dry beans that do not require overnight soaking.
If you’re looking to add more lycopene, a cancer fighting antioxidant to your diet - eat more canned tomatoes! The cooking process actually works to release more of this important antioxidant.
