You Should Eat More Heart of Palms

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Heart of Palms are these type of foods that you totally love and could finish a whole box on your own, or you simply don’t like at all. But what are they? Are they literally the heart of a palm? Let’s elaborate more on this one, before getting to its large amount of health benefits.

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Heart of palm is a type of vegetable that is harvested from the inner core of certain species of palm trees. Usually imported from Costa Rica, the heart of palms are often compared to artichokes and asparagus.

Heart of palms are extremely healthy and are often used as a meat substitute for those on a vegan or vegetarian diet. Being rich in fiber, protein, manganese, iron and vitamin C, the heart of palms have also other benefits for the human body. They:

  1. Promote Digestive Health
  2. Aid in Weight Loss
  3. Boost Immunity
  4. Support Bone Health
  5. Stabilize Blood Sugar
  6. Help Prevent Anemia

Usually, you will find the heart of palms canned in the canned vegetable section of the grocery store. Finding fresh heart of palm might be a bit challenging but could be found in markets in the areas where they are produced.

Not only they are healthy and tasty, but they are also easy to add in different recipes. You could add heart of palms into your diet by incorporating them into some of the dishes that may be already part of your diet, such as salads, sandwiches or even in tacos.