Unsung Food Heroes Don’t stop at nutritional darlings.
Whether it’s aiming to boost immunity with vitamin C–rich citrus fruits or to build strong bones and teeth with calciumloaded milk, many Americans who have gotten the word that it’s better to get nutrients from food rather than from supplements dutifully turn to the best-known sources to further their health. But because variety helps ensure a well-rounded diet, Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, director of nutrition at the California Health & Longevity Institute in Westlake Village, offers some fresh go-tos for health-conscious eaters looking to turn over a new leaf this year. Here, she identifies some unsung food heroes that pack 10 key nutritional elements.
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Fill up on 10 important nutrients with these less-lauded options, too.
