Today's Health Tip: Exotic veggies

Improve the variety of your diet — try some exotic produce.

Nopales or cactus pads are often used in Mexican or Southwest dishes. Jicama (Mexican yam bean or Mexican potato) can be used raw in salads and tastes similar to a pear or apple. Chayote can be used like squash. Cassava is often boiled and can be used like a potato.

Have fun experimenting with veggies you have never tried. Doing so may expand your food choices.