Green Foods are Great Choices!
How many green foods do you eat? How many are in your grocery bag? Do you include a green veggie every night for dinner? Can your kids name 5 green fruits and veggies? Look around for fresh, green foods in your kitchen and then get ready to add some more.
But, Why?
Green foods are nutrient-rich choices with wonderful flavors. This is a good thing when you consider the hundreds of foods with little nutrition pay-off.
How to Add Green to Your Meals & Snacks
My photo shows 4 green choices that can spice up your meals and snacks, all with a bonus of good nutrition. Here are some tips about how to use them in a quick meal or snack (photo, top to bottom):
1. Basil, washed and chopped up, adds spectacular flavor to your red pasta sauce. Just throw in a handful.
2. Romaine lettuce, washed and torn into pieces, adds delightful crunch to your tossed salad or any sandwich.
3. Cucumbers, washed, peeled and sliced, are an ideal dipper for chickpea hummus.
4. Arugula, washed, adds a mildly spicy flavor to your green salad or homemade pizza. Just pile it on top.