Hearts of Palm

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Maintaining Heart Health


Out of all of the vitamins and minerals packed into heart of palm, potassium is the most prevalent. Potassium plays an important role in keeping your heart healthy.


How to Prepare Hearts of Palm
If you're lucky enough to find young and fresh hearts of palm, you should be sure to seal them and pop them in your refrigerator immediately. If you buy canned hearts of palm, be sure to store the containers in a cool dry place.


Fresh hearts of palm are an excellent addition to salads. You can also toss in drained and chopped hearts of palm from the can, but they'll likely contain some added sodium. You can also try sautéing hearts of palm and adding them into your omelets or casseroles.


Because they're high in fiber, rich in protein, and have a mild flavor, palm hearts make for a great meat substitute in vegan or vegetarian diets. Ditch the seafood and use palm hearts instead of in dishes like vegan crab cakes and ceviche.


Things to Watch Out For


Heart of palm is typically sold canned. Although canned vegetables are convenient because they have a far longer shelf life than fresh veggies, they usually contain a high amount of sodium. One ½ cup serving of canned palm hearts contains 113 milligrams of sodium, which may not seem like a lot, but covers 13% of your daily value of sodium.


Because too much sodium in your diet can lead to issues like hypertension (high blood pressure), you should be sure to read the label if you consume canned heart of palm. If your portion comes close to meeting your daily recommended intake of sodium, you should either consume a smaller portion or adjust your diet accordingly for the rest of the day to ensure you don’t go over your daily value.


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