Watch what you eat, sure—but don't watch reruns. A boring diet is hard to stick with.Try these new healthy foods for a delicious change of pace.
Bok Choy
If you like . . . Broccoli
Try: Bok choy
Why: Like broccoli, this leafy vegetable has a crunch—and less than half the calories and carbohydrates of its cruciferous cousin. How to prepare it: Separate, wash, and dry the leaves of one head of baby bok choy. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil on medium high. Saute the leaves with a thinly sliced garlic clove for about 5 minutes or until tender.
Persimmon
If you like . . . Apple
Try: Persimmon
Why: This sweet Asian fruit is a better source of vitamin C than your average apple.
How to prepare it: The most common persimmons are always deep orange and should be very soft when ripe. To eat one, cut it in half and spoon out the goods. Served chilled, it's a tasty dessert.
Goat
If you like . . . Steak
Try: Goat
Why: Pound for pound, goat has less than half the calories of porterhouse steak, and a few more grams of protein. How to prepare it: Try it barbecued kebab-style, finished with a squeeze of lemon and some chopped rosemary. Or slow-roast a bone-in cut for a hearty winter meal. No goat at your market? Try thymeforgoat.com.
Buckwheat
If you like . . . Oatmeal
Try: Buckwheat
Why: Buckwheat may have more disease-fighting antioxidants than oats, barley, or wheat germ, according to a 2008 Turkish study. How to prepare it: For two new ways to start your day, try Bob's Red Mill buckwheat pancake mix ($4 for 26 ounces) or organic creamy buckwheat cereal ($5 for 18 ounces). bobsredmill.com
Edam cheese
If you like . . . Muenster cheese
Try: Edam cheese
Why: This Dutch cheese is semifirm, unlike the semisoft Muenster, and has more protein, fewer calories, and a richer, nuttier flavor. How to prepare it: Cube the Edam and eat it with a fresh pear. Better yet, try it in a grilled-cheese sandwich with apple slices and stone-ground mustard.
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