ntake can cause high blood pressure,” Bowden says. “Most people know to limit sodium, but another way to combat the problem is to take in more potassium.” (Here’s a cool hint: You can buy sheets of dried seaweed at Asian groceries, specialty health stores, or online at edenfoods.com. Use a coffee grinder to grind the sheets into a powder. Then use the powder as a healthy salt substitute that’s great for seasoning salads and soups—certainly beats the heart-harmful salt in any of these 20 saltiest foods in America.)
　　Scallops
　　Per 1 ounce, steamed:
　　* 31 calories
　　* 0 g fat (0 g saturated)
　　* 74 mg sodium
　　* 6 g protein
　　* 111 mg Omega-3 fatty acids
　　Perhaps these mollusks are considered guilty by association, since they often appear in decadent restaurant meals that are overloaded with calories. (But then again, so does asparagus. )
　　Why they’re healthy
　　Scallops are more than 80 percent protein. “One 3-ounce serving provides 20 grams of protein and just 95 calories,” says Bowden. They’re also a good source of both magnesium and potassium. (Clams and oysters provide similar benefits.) Try them: It’s a fast, easy way to prepare them.
　　Hemp Seeds
　　Per 10 grams:
　　* 57 calories
　　* 5 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
　　* 3 g protein
　　Cannabis classification aside, these seeds aren’t for smoking. But they may provide medicinal benefits.
　　Why they’re healthy
　　“Hemp seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke,” says Cassandra Forsythe, Ph.D., a nutrition researcher at the University of Connecticut. What’s more, a 1-ounce serving of the seeds provides 11 grams of protein—but not the kind of incomplete protein found in most plant sources. Hemp seeds provide all of the essential amino acids, meaning the protein they contain is comparable to that found in meat, eggs, and dairy. Toss 2 tablespoons of the seeds into your oatmeal or stir-fry. Or add them to your post-workout shake for an extra dose of muscle-building protein.
　　Lentils
　　Per cup:
　　* 230 calories
　　* 1 g fat (0 g saturated)
　　* 16 g fiber
　　* 18 g protein
　　It’s probably no surprise that these hearty legumes are good for you. But when was the last time you ate any?
　　Why they’re healthy
　　Boiled lentils have about 16 grams of belly-filling fiber in every cup. Cooked lentils also contain 27 percent more f

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