It’s a new year, which for many of us means a new (or at least a renewed) focus on healthy eating. Fortunately, the drop in temps doesn’t mean the fruit and veggie aisles are bare. Far from it! Now that January’s in full-swing, there are plenty of good-for-you, in-season options just waiting to be scooped up and worked into your daily meals.
So check out our list of six January superfoods that make for a great way to ring in the new year. Any favorites we forgot? Let us know!
Brussels Sprouts
Why we love them:
People often think of brussels sprouts as a Thanksgiving food, but they’re still right in season and are veritable nutrition powerhouses. Keri Gans, registered dietitian and author of “The Small Change Diet,” explains that they are full of antioxidants and fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and fills you up at meals.
How to prepare them:
You can always channel Thanksgiving and roast ’em. If you do, Gans recommends using a bit of olive oil, which will help your body better absorb the fat soluble vitamins in these hearty veggies.
Looking for something new? Gans suggests cutting brussels sprouts into very thin slices and using them like cabbage in a winter slaw.
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