31 New Food to Try This Month!
March is National Nutrition Month so here are 31 foods to try and a fun recipe for each one! Try a new food every day or maybe a few new foods every weekend! Either way, have fun with your food and show us all your new creations by tagging us on Facebook & Instagram!
- Beets! We know they pair well with goat cheese, but what about blending them into your favorite morning smoothie for an AM jolt of energy!?
- Jicama! A bit of effort to get the peel off, but we argue it time well spent for this delicious snack!
- Parsnips! Looks like a carrot but tastes more like a potato? Must be time for parsnip fries!
- Buckwheat! Despite the name, there’s no actual wheat or gluten at all! We love swapping them in for oats in your favorite morning cereal recipe for more fiber and minerals!
- Mung Beans! Tiny like lentils, these protein powerhouses work well to swap into most dals and curries!
- Dragonfruit! Honestly, you don’t need a recipe for these. Just eat them – they’re delicious.
- Avocados! You may already love them, but we bet you haven’t had them paired with chocolate yet!
- Golden Kiwi! Because green kiwis are so last year.
- Tigernut Flour! A new kid on the block in the alternative flour world, this fiber will give you tons of fiber and micronutrients while still providing baked goods with a pretty darn good rise! Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Muffins? Yes please!
- Carrots! We know, we know – nothing new. But we’re pretty sure this is a new method you haven’t tried!
- Amaranth! Just as high in protein and fiber as quinoa but turns creamy when cooked for a whole new take on porridge or grits!
- Chickpea Flour! Pancakes that are high in fiber AND protein with a simple flour swap? Count us in!
- Butter Beans! Creamy and delicious, these may become your new favorite legume!
- Canned Salmon! Time to give your tuna sandwich an upgrade!
- Dandelion Greens! If they can grow out of concrete, you KNOW these are strong plants full of powerful nutrients! Swap them into this Pesto instead of arugula for a nutrient-dense flavor boost!
- Cassava Flour! You know them in their root veggie form, but have you tried them as part of these easy homemade tortilla chips?
- Balsamic Vinegar! Ok ok, not really a food. But this severely underestimated condiment can jazz up any boring side dish or even dessert!
- Sheep Yogurt! Way more tolerable for those with slight lactose intolerance and also way more protein! Thick, creamy and delicious!
- Asoafoetida Powder (or Hing)! If you’re a garlic lover, but it just doesn’t love you back, try this low FODMAP alternative.
- Squash Blossoms! Stop! Do not throw away these flowery off-cuts! They are just as edible as the squash and arguably much cuter!
- Lupini Beans! No recipe required! Just buy these convenient little packs and immediately improve your snack game!
- Hearts of Palm! Low carb and a yummy smooth texture, we love these easy-to-store canned veggies!
- Powdered Mushrooms (reishi, chaga, Lion’s mane…)!. A little mushroom powder can go a long way for immune health!
- Kale! Not exactly new, but we love a good kale chip, especially one flavored like pizza!
- Tempeh! Tofu’s close cousin! We love the chewiness and nuttiness tempeh brings to the table!
- Shishito Peppers! Sometimes called “Roulette Peppers” because you never know when you’ll get a spicy one!
- Turmeric! You’ve heard of its anti-inflammatory properties by now, but have you actually tried it yet? Whip up this tonic to give your immune system a hug.
- Fennel! Makes for a deliciously sweet alternative to onions!
- Goji Berries! These pretty little berries usually come dried and are crazy high in antioxidants! Try this Goji Berry Sparkler from our COVID Recovery Program!
- Sauerkraut or Kimchi! Ditch the probiotic capsule and eat just 1 tablespoon of this fermented cabbage dish every day for an equally powerful dose of healthy gut bacteria! Add a little to a simple taco slaw and you’ll never even know it’s in there!
- Hemp Seeds! Do not underestimate the nutritional power of these itty bitty seeds! They may look like bird seed but they should have a place on your own plate too!
