10 reasons to include leafy green veggies in our diets:
1) Reduce risk of heart disease and cancer
2) Rich in vitamins, folic acid
3) High in fiber
4) Rich in potassium
5) Good source of iron and calcium
6) Boosts the immune system
7) Helps protect eye function
8) High in Antioxidants
9) Good for the bones
10) Cheap and easy to fix!
Some ideas for fixing greens are - saute them with fresh garlic and onions in olive oil, make a salad, add cooked or raw greens to burritos, lasagna, quesadillas, and soups. Add any leafy green as a side in dinner. It's a very inexpensive way to contribute to meal times and to your health.
What are some of your favorite leafy greens? Feel free to share any recipes too!
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Oh my goodness, I'm addicted to collard greens. Maybe a little obsessed. My favorite way to eat them:
Submerge in boiling water for 5 minutes. Cool immediately with cold water. Squeeze them into a ball and slice them up. Add sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh tomatoes, sea salt, and sesame seeds. If I have some, I toss in some whole grains like bulgar or quinoa. Mmmmmmmm....
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