According to the latest health statistics, most of us need to increase our fruit and vegetable intake, and dark leafy greens in particular. Far from just a cliché, dark leafy greens are true superfoods that pack a powerful nutrient punch. 3 Reasons to Add Dark Greens to Your Diet While celebrating all things… Continue Reading
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How to Make a Great Tasting Green Smoothie
Yvette La-Garde Well Blog Editor, VitaMedica According to a new government report, only about one in ten Americans eats enough fruits and vegetables. Are you like the vast majority of adults who aren’t getting enough of these nutritious foods? This is dismal news given that you need to eat just 1 1/2 cups… Continue Reading
White Bean & Kale Soup
Download PDF of Recipe About 6 to 8 servings Ingredients: 1 small beef bone 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil ¾ cup chopped onions 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tsp fennel seeds 1 small fennel bulb, diced (about 1 cup) 1 cup diced… Continue Reading
Kale Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing
About 4 to 6 Servings Download PDF of Recipe Ingredients: Dressing: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice from 1 Lemon 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard Cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad: 1 bunch kale, stems removed, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup dried cranberries ¼ cup sunflower seeds Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese… Continue Reading
Kale
(Brassica oleracea) Kale is a peppery, mellow flavored form of cabbage with central leaves that do not form a head. Kale descends from wild cabbage that originated in Asia Minor and is considered to be closer in taste and form to its ancient ancestor than any other type of domesticated cabbage. Known for… Continue Reading