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Tomatoes are typically found in such abundance and so easily sneak their way into our daily diets that they often go overlooked for their outstanding nutritional value. You find them sliced on sandwiches, diced and tossed in salads, and in just about every Italian dish you can think of. Tomatoes come in so many varieties, but one thing is true for all of them: they are one of the best foods you can eat to promote overall health.
Bell peppers have long stood in the shadow of hot peppers because they don’t pack the same heat punch as their spicy cousins. They may not be at the forefront of food challenges, but sweet bell peppers pack a pretty impressive one-two punch when it comes to other essential nutrients. And for that, they deserve a spotlight!
Pumpkin seeds are flat, dark green seeds that live inside the hollow cavity of pumpkins, a member of the gourd family. The seeds of the jack-o-lantern-type pumpkins are typically found encased in a pale yellow husk, but once cracked open, reveal the green seed inside. However, some varieties of pumpkins do not have this same husk around their seeds.
You’re probably singing the jingle in your head already, aren’t you? You know, that familiar tune that has popped up every holiday season for the past 20 or so years. “Ch-ch-ch chia!” Those seeds sprout a mean sheep-looking thing, or whatever that chia pet is. But bet you didn’t know that those little seeds, when eaten, could help you combat cardiovascular disease and maintain both a healthy immune system and digestive tract. Not bad for a novelty holiday planter, eh?
Miso is essentially fermented soybeans. Soybeans are fermented with a yeast fungus known as “koji” and the vitamin B12 for a range of a few days up to years (depending on what kind of miso is being made). Salt is added and the whole mixture is ground into a paste that resembles a nut-butter consistency, and the end result is miso.
Ginger is probably most famous for making a cameo in many Asian dishes to add a little flavor boost, but this root is more versatile and packs more gastro-friendly health benefits than you may even realize!
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is basically just fermented crushed apples. The process of fermentation is a breakdown of the sugars in a food caused by bacteria and yeast. In the first stage of fermentation, the sugars turn to alcohol (wine).
Fresh figs have a unique texture that combines the tenderness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds. They are deliciously sweet but never tart. Some people may have “texture issues” with fresh figs, but if you can get past that, they are one of the most uniquely delicious fruits on earth.
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