If you have ever taken a look at the advice of nutritionist Oriana Marrero (@nutri.ori), you may have come across a recommendation that is repeated in her videos and salads: whole, natural palm hearts from Mercadona. “It's the only supermarket where I can get it,” he says. It is never missing from your shopping cart because it is ideal to include in dinners and green dishes. In this way, a dish remains satiating but without adding calories or sacrificing flavor.
What is palmetto and why should it become fashionable?
The heart of palm (also called heart of palm) is the edible part obtained from the inside of some palm trees. It has a crunchy texture that is pleasant to bite, as well as a mild flavor that is somewhat reminiscent of artichoke or white asparagus. All this makes palm hearts a versatile ingredient for salads, stir-fries, accompaniment or even as a creative substitute for pasta.
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From a nutritional point of view, it is a food very low in fat and sugar, but high in fiber. It is also a rich source of protein because it contains 17 different types of amino acids. In addition to minerals such as potassium, iron, zinc and group B vitamins.
All this means that it is an ingredient that adds volume to the dish, but without calories and helping us feel fuller and control our appetite. Because, in addition to promoting digestion, high-fiber vegetables help satiety, which can facilitate weight control.
Its micronutrient profile supports functions such as cardiovascular health and red blood cell formation. In other words, it is a perfect addition to include in balanced diets and in dishes where we want fewer calories and more texture without giving up healthy nutrients.
How to eat it
Heart of palm is a real ace up your sleeve for complete salads and light dinners. You can drain it well and cut it into thin slices to distribute over lettuce, tomato and avocado. Also, add it to bowls with quinoa, cucumber, carrot and chickpeas. Or combine it with lean proteins (for example, grilled salmon or chicken breast) for dinners high in protein and fiber.
Hacendado's natural palm heart comes in a glass jar with the product packaged naturally, keeping the vegetable ready to use in cold dishes without prior preparation, a very appreciated point. In addition, the 410 g jar (250 g drained) costs only 2.65 euros.
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