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20 | January/February 2015 ccording to Google, a superfood is a "nutrient- rich food to be especially beneficial for health and well-being." Here are our five favorite super foods that will be in season and in our produce aisles this winter! Kale Not just a trendy green anymore, kale has made its way into the diet of many health conscious Americans. It is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin B6 and of course, vitamin C. You can put a handful into a fruit- filled smoothie with nearly zero taste or try it as a side dish sautéed with EVOO, garlic and onion. Root Vegetables We are not just talking about the carrot or sweet potatoes here. Parsnips, turnips and rutabagas can all be roasted, sautéed or boiled to delicious perfection. These other options are high in vitamin A, C and folate. Add them as a compliment to your wild-caught salmon providing even more robust flavor. Chicories Make an ordinary salad into something extraordinary with endive and escarole. The almost spicy flavor of these will be sure to add a kick, plus they are chockfull of folate. If the taste is not pleasing to you alone, try it in place of lettuce as part of a lean sandwich. Pomegranate Though they're a pain to open, go ahead and slice the fruit and experience the greatness that is pomegranate arils. Just one cup is high in fiber and even packs some protein. Enjoy alone or as a topping to your favorite salad that you want to make just a little sweeter. Cauliflower Don't forget about broccoli's cousin! Cauliflower boasts a high amount of vitamin C with vitamin K following suit. If you are "so over" dipping it raw in ranch dressing, try roasting it in the oven with EVOO and if you're an Indian food fiend… curry! The crunch and flavor is unreal. ( 910 ) 615-7539 :: www.healthplexonline.com awesomeness cape fear valley sweat Be Among the Best in 2016 WHO'S WHO OF CUMBERLAND COUTY CityView OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAYETTEVILLE'S FINEST WHO'S WHO IN FAYETTEVILLE 2016 2016 CV COMING THIS SPRING!

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