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carbohydrates and starch. Importantly, their flavor profiles are of- ten exceptionally good, which is important for your discerning cus- tomers. From tortillas to crackers and other foods otherwise known
stamina and energy. We’re seeing maca often combined with choco- late, which makes for a fantastic alternative to semi-sweet chocolate chips in a cookie, for example. It also works beautifully in smooth- ies, breads and bars as its forms are diverse. Maca is very mild
for their ‘empty carbs,’ sprouted grains can nutritional value, great taste and decreased guilt. “With the spotlight shining on the food industry brighter than ever, driven by con- sumer demand for transparency, many are turning to sprouted grain products not only because they are nutritionally superior, but also minimally processed. While sprouted grains are not new, astute shoppers find that they fill a void in their diets left by traditional flour based breads that are typically heavily processed and full of junk.
6THE NEXT NEW SUPER FOOD: MACA ROOT
Maca. It’s not the sound a parrot makes. Maca
promise heightened Kohlrabi, is an
even better source
of vitamin C than oranges and is also a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper and Manganese.
tasting with a subtle earthy flavor, and can bol- ster nutrient density in a variety of foods from baked goods to soups. Maca root is available in a powder, chips and bar forms. Add maca to your next dish and let it do its magic.
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It might have a funny look and name, but this ‘versatile veggie’ will take over the reigns as the next King of veggies, enjoyed raw and cooked, from sticks to tortilla shells, noodles and ev- erything in between. A member of the cab- bage family, Kohlrabi, is an even better source of vitamin C than oranges and is also a very
is a root native to the Andes Mountains and a member of the radish family. Until recently, has been widely overlooked but this remark- able, vegan super food fueled the Inca culture and was known as the ‘food of the gods’ for improving general health, balancing mood,
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good source of Dietary Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper and Manganese. With only 27 calories per 100 g, Kohlrabi has high water content, very low sodium, no cholesterol and a subtle, sweet flavor with a pleasing texture. I adore kohlrabi because it’s got infi-
THE NEXT ‘IT’ VEGGIE:
KOHLRABI
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