What Are the Benefits of Hearts of Palm?
What, exactly, are hearts of palm? The mild-flavored, velvet-textured, crisp veggie found at the heart of certain palm trees offers excellent nutritional advantages.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Described as looking a little like asparagus minus the tip, hearts of palm are slightly more delicate but similar in taste to artichoke hearts and have a crunchy texture for culinary versatility
Cultivated and consumed by the ancient Mayans who lived in Mesoamerica from around 2600 B.C., hearts of palm can be harvested from several types…
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