peace....veggies....heartbeats at my feet: Luscious Leafy Green Thursday

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Luscious Leafy Green Thursday

You have only one day left this week to eat your leafy greens.

Spinach - most beneficial when eaten raw. Spinach contains many valuable nutrients and is high in chlorophyll, iron, potassium and calcium.

or you can try

Swiss Chard - has the highest content of sodium of all greens and is a member of the beet family. Swiss Chard is high in calcium and chlorophyll and is a natural cleanser and strengthens bones.

and then there is

Kale - one of the most nutritious greens in the garden. Kale is also an outstanding source of calcium, vitamins c and e, beta-carotene and many more. One cup of Kale surpasses the calcium content in a glass of milk. Juicing Kale and drinking it on an empty stomach will revitalize your cells and the body in minutes. This is truly a super-tonic.

Together with your greens try this Spiced Sweet Potato recipe

2 large sweet potatoes peeled and left whole
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
Himalayan rock salt to taste

Directions

parboil the sweet potatoes for around 10 minutes, until just tender
allow to cool slightly and cut into 6mm slices, length ways
mix the olive oil and ground spices together, brush them over the slices of sweet potato
place over hot barbecue coals for a few minutes on each side until crisp and golden (the oven grill can also be used)
sprinkle with salt and serve immediately

Try the above recipe with butternut or aubergine.

This is so true;

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it'" -Lou Holtz

Today I am grateful for;