Chia
Chia delivers 2 grams protein, 4 grams
fiber and 1.75 grams ALA. Chia seeds may have celebrity status as the newest
super food fad, but they’ve been around for centuries (they were prized by the
Aztecs).
Coconut flour
It is packed with a whopping 5 grams of
fiber per 2 tablespoons (with only 2 grams of total and saturated fat) and it’s
gluten-free.
Vegetable Smoothies
VegetablesSmoothies are often a tasty delivery device for fruit.
VegetablesSmoothies are often a tasty delivery device for fruit.
Seaweed
Dulse (say it like “pulse”) is one example of a growing infatuation with eating seaweed.
Dulse (say it like “pulse”) is one example of a growing infatuation with eating seaweed.
Hemp
Though hemp plants (aka Cannabis sativa)
are illegal to grow in the U.S. because of their association with the
mood-altering cultivars of the plant, eating hemp seeds is increasingly
popular.
Kefir
This fermented dairy beverage is packed
with beneficial probiotics that may help give your immune system a little extra
edge.
Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea—a red-colored herbal tea made
from the leaves of the rooibos bush—may protect your heart.
Almond Milk
It’s naturally high in calcium and if you
buy one fortified with vitamin D, it’s comparable to cow’s milk.
Amaranth
it’s a boon for vegetarians because it’s
high in both iron and zinc, nutrients that can be tough to get into a
vegetarian diet, as well as protein.
