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How To Incorporate More "green" Into Your Diet

While the term "living green" isfreshly ground pepper.
synonymous with being eco-friendly itIf you're not from the south then you
also describes the kind of food wemay not be as familiar with collard
should all be eating more of forgreens. Just ask for insight on this
improved health.vegetable from someone who knows about
This isn't news for most people. Yet theit and you'll likely get an enthusiastic
Centers for Disease Control andresponse. Collard greens have a unique
Prevention (CDC) reported that less thansmoky flavor that comes alive when
one-third of American adults eat thelightly steamed with olive oil, onion,
amount of fruits and vegetables thegarlic and lemon and served as part of a
government recommends. What makes thismain dish.
even more troubling is the fact one ofMuch more familiar to most people is
the leading killers of Americans isspinach. Raw spinach is a nutritional
colon cancer. According to the Americansuperstar! It's got twice as much fiber
Institute of Cancer Research up to 75%as other greens and is loaded with
of cases of colon cancer could bevitamins and minerals. To make your
prevented by diet. One of the best waysspinach a little more interesting add
to arm ourselves in the fight againstyour favorite healthy dressing. Consider
cancer, especially colorectal cancer, ismixing together olive oil, Dijon
to eat foods rich in folic acid andmustard, sea salt, ground pepper, lemon
fiber. Green leafy vegetables fit thejuice and pressed garlic to make your
bill for this requirement.own delicious Cesar dressing. It will
The challenge for many people is toprovide one of the tastiest toppings for
identify enough vegetable varieties andyour spinach salad. Sprinkle in any of
come up with enough recipes that will beyour favorite vegetables like red
tasty and satisfying. Some great leafypeppers or even mix in flavorful lettuce
vegetables include spinach, turniplike Arugula and you've got a delicious
greens, beet greens, kale, collardmeal.
greens and lettuces (Romaine, Boston,Since the Dijon mustard in your spinach
Arugula and many other tasty varieties).Cesar salad will provide tremendous
For those of you looking for someflavor why not look to the plant from
interesting and tasty meal suggestionswhich mustard originates. Mustard greens
for inspiration consider the followingare very tasty and have an interesting
less known varieties and foodpeppery flavor. It's no wonder their
preparation ideas.seeds have such a kick to them! Mustard
Kale is a beautiful leafy vegetable thatseeds are of course used to make
is from the same family of vegetables asdelicious Dijon mustard. To add this
cabbage, collards and Brussels sprouts.tasty element to your own recipes simply
It has a pungent flavor that is greatsauté mustard seeds and sprinkle then
eaten on its own or mixed with otheron casseroles, pasta salad and even
vegetables. Raw kale is delicious with asweet potatoes. The sharp flavor will
bit of olive oil, red wine vinegar andadd an interesting bite to your meal.



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