Hearts of Palm
Nutrient dense - great addition to salads
Hearts of palm are packed with nutrients and low in calories, while delivering a hefty dose of protein, fiber and nutrients.
Because hearts of palm contain 17 different amino acids, they make for a rich source of protein. They're also low in fats and sugars and high in fiber, and contain a number of healthy vitamins and minerals.
Out of all of the vitamins and minerals packed into heart of palm, potassium and manganese are the most prevalent while 100 g of it offers 400 mg of folic acid.
You can chop up the hearts of palm and add them to salads, include them in a chickpea “tuna” spread or slice them into rounds and sauté them like scallops.