I love to experiment and try new foods! But I'm not always sure how to buy, use, or cook with the strange looking items in my grocery store. So I buy it and then do a search online! A few weeks ago, I made a recipe that called for jicama and I wasn't quite sure which brown thing in the produce aisle at the supermarket was jicama and which was cassava. The important thing is, I am trying them, and so far, I haven't met a new fruit or vegetable that I don't like.
Eating a variety of different healthy foods ensures that your body gets a broad spectrum of nutrition. Trying something you've never tasted before can give your body a new source of important nutrients.
Introducing new foods to your menu can help you stick to a healthy diet by shaking things up a little bit! Give yourself new flavors and new recipes to explore. Are you eating the same salad every day? Why not toss in a green you've never tasted? Like dandelion greens, or raw, shaved Brussels sprouts, or kale? Tired of yams? Roast a purple potato or a beet instead! There may be a delicious exotic fruit in your future. That furry red thing at the market that looks like an alien life form could be so delicious that it becomes your new favorite food. You'll never know unless you try.
