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Making your own salsa is a great way to customize this popular "sauce." It can include a variety of vegetables, fruits, and beans and be seasoned just the way you like it. Since fresh ingredients provide all the flavor, it's doesn't require salt. You can control the heat with the type and amount of hot peppers you add and vary the taste by using things like pineapple or garlic. The color is also under your control, such as switching to tomatillos for a green salsa.

Seeds aren't just good food for birds, there are many health benefits of seeds for people, too! They are high in many essential minerals and vitamins, a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, provide protein and fiber, and are low in sodium.  Those who are allergic to tree nuts can use edible seeds to add crunch to their trail mix and texture to baked goods. They can also enjoy seed butters in place of nut butters. Adding more healthy seeds to your diet is as easy as sprinkling them on your next bowl of salad, cereal or stir fry.