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Spice It Up: HORSERADISH

Poor horseradish. It’s one of the most freshly grated horseradish root on any mild

unpopular condiments. That’s a shame because dish that needs a kick. Most steakhouses o er
people who skip it are missing an ingredient this for their beef dishes. Substitute fresh grated
that gives many foods heat and fl avor. horseradish root for ginger to bring a fun zing

“Horseradish” is the name of a plant that to foods.
is a member of the cabbage family and the If you decide to make your own horseradish,
condiment made from it. The grated root of good supermarkets sell horseradish root.
the horseradish plant, which has a hot and bitter Don’t forget to open a window when making
taste, is the foundation of the food topping. this sauce because grating the root in a food
processor can cause eye and nose irritation.
The creamy version of the condiment results
from a combination of grated root of the Its most common use is a mystery to most
horseradish plant and cream, sour cream, or diners. Horseradish is dyed green, labeled
mayonnaise. The sauce version comes from a “wasabi,” and served in authentic wasabi’s place
mixture of the horseradish plant and vinegar. next to sushi rolls.
Prepared horseradish is low in fat. It’s a good A little dab is all you need because horseradish

source of fiber and has anti-inflammatory, is pungent. But don’t be afraid to bring this
anticancer, and antibacterial properties. tangy zip to dishes throughout your day.
Horseradish has an intense spicy flavor, so Source:

it’s used to perk up foods. It’s a frequent https://health.clevelandclinic.org/horseradish-
companion of mild meat, chicken, and seafood benefi ts
and is a sandwich spread. Clever cooks sprinkle

spotlight on superf ds: NUTS

Over the last few years, a new “superfood” has Nuts are not only bursting with nutrients, but

popped up monthly. It usually comes from a these little wonders are quite filling and add
faraway land and requires a few tries to get interesting dimensions to a variety of dishes. A
the pronunciation right [Yes, you, quinoa.]. handful of walnuts staves o afternoon hunger.

There’s a familiar superfood you can easily A spoonful of pine nuts adds a nutty note to
embrace: Nuts. salads. A few almonds make yogurt more

Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, filling. Pecans give a woodsy dimension to
macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, charcuterie boards. Use nuts to quickly elevate

and walnuts have di erent appearances and the flavor and health benefits of all your favorite

tastes. They also have di erent amounts dishes, or try cuisines that routinely use nuts,

of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other like Moroccan and Brazilian foods.
micronutrients. One ounce of almonds has the Nuts are delicious, versatile and a ordable, so

same amount of protein as an egg. A serving keep a variety of nuts in your kitchen for healthy
of pecans delivers 60% of a day’s manganese and delicious snacks and main ingredients in
requirement. The same chemical that gives sweet and savory meals at breakfast, lunch, and
the pistachio its green color also gives it many dinner.
antioxidants.
Source:
Each nut has its own nutritional makeup, so https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-
a sensible serving of di erent ones each day is benefi ts-of-nuts

a simple way to improve and maintain good https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefi ts-
heart health. of-nuts