Greens

Who says Vitamin C only comes from oranges anymore? There are so many green leafy vegetables that offer not only vitamin C but also A and K, among other things! You can get a lot of great nutrients from just adding these simple and delicious foods into your daily meals. There are so many options of greens that I am sure everyone can find one that fits their taste.

    Iceberg lettuce can be known as the “starter green” because it is mostly water it has a very bland taste that many people can adapt with any flavor they want.

    Broccoli is probably the one green everyone has eaten, but it does not count when it’s smothered in high sodium take out meal. Just steaming them and having a yogurt dip, or in salads is a great way to eat them and get all their benefits!

    Popeye had the right idea eating all that spinach. It is mild in flavor and so easy to add into soups or stews and who knew that you get more of the nutrition when it’s cooked rather than raw!

    Kale has to be my new favorite vegetable, and also one of the best ones for you! Kale does have a stronger taste then many other greens but when you cook it right it is just so good. I sauté it with garlic olive oil and a little water then add some balsamic vinegar at the end and it is delicious and easy!

I encourage you to go to your local grocery store and pick up a new leafy green to try with dinner this week!

Live healthy,
Nadia