Gluten-Free

A rainforest crop, hearts of palm—which taste like a cross between asparagus and artichokes—are low in calories and cholesterol but offer protein, vitamin C, fiber, iron, and potassium.

Meat eaters love the steaklike texture of these mushrooms.

Seasonal citrus and sturdy endive liven up dark winter days with fresh taste.

Pomegranate seeds (also called arils) add eye-popping red to this green salad.

Natural foods stores and farmers’ markets often carry a colorful variety of peppers, many of them mild and sweet.

A stunning side dish.

Take advantage of incomparably sweet fresh corn and zucchini, widely available at this time of year.

This nourishing salad, rich with carotenes and vitamins B and C, is also refreshing and easy to digest—perfect for a hot day spent swimming at the beach.

The yogurt marinade makes the meat wonderfully tender, moist, and healthy.