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Across
  1. 4. I’ve got your protein, plus heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
  2. 5. All of my potassium is good for your heart. I’m classified as a berry but I don’t look like one.
  3. 7. I’m full of heart-healthy fiber. I’m a member of the rose family. I’m crunchy and I’m called cider when you drink me.
  4. 9. So many to choose from! Swiss, sharp, blue, or Muenster. Choose low-fat when you can.
  5. 13. Complete protein in a perfect package. Just don’t drop me before I’m cooked.
  6. 14. I give you loads of vitamin C and antioxidants. Add banana and make me a smoothie.
  7. 15. I’m a leafy green with many varieties. Add other veggies to me to make a healthy salad.
  8. 18. I grow on a tree. I’m high in fiber and my name rhymes with bear.
  9. 19. Get your calcium in traditional or Greek versions. Mix me with granola and fruit for breakfast.
Down
  1. 1. You looked for me as a veggie, but as a popped whole grain I make a healthy snack.
  2. 2. I’m a little hairy on the outside. I’m packed with vitamin C and potassium inside.
  3. 3. I make most of your bread and am most nutritious when eaten whole.
  4. 5. So many sizes and colors. I’m a plant-based powerhouse full of dietary fiber.
  5. 6. My bread can be dark or marbled. I’m high in fiber and important minerals.
  6. 8. I give you tons of vitamins but I’m also high in fiber & protein. I grow in a pod with friends. Rice, I’m tiny, and when I’m brown, I’m a whole grain with healthy fiber. Stir fry me with veggies! Chicken. I’m a lean protein when grilled or roasted and not deep fried. Why did I cross the road? Milk, A common source of the calcium you need. Drink me plain or add a little chocolate.
  7. 10. Milk I’m packed with plant protein. When I’m fortified with calcium I’m a dairy alternative drink.
  8. 11. I can be spicy or sweet and when you crunch me I give you loads of vitamin C.
  9. 12. Free Milk, I’m a creamy drink full of calcium, but no lactose, for those who can’t tolerate it.
  10. 16. My main job is to give you beta-carotene to help your eyes and immune system.
  11. 17. I make milk, tofu, and many other things. I’m one of the best sources of plant protein.
  12. 20. I’m a great meal in the morning, and a main ingredient in granola.
  13. 21. I’m a root vegetable and pop up in salads. I give you vitamins, minerals and a bitter crunch.