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Eggplant and Greens

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

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Eggplant and Greens1 eggplant, cubed

2 teaspoons olive oil (divided)

water

1/8 teaspoon oregano

salt (to taste)

1 bunch greens (beet greens, spinach, kale or collard greens), washed and removed from any thick stems. Tear extra-large pieces in half or smaller.

Coat a large frying pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.  Add the eggplant cubes and cook for 1 minute, add 1/2 cup water, oregano and salt, then stir.  Saute eggplant covered, stirring frequently.  Add more water if necessary. Cook until eggplant softens. Remove cooked eggplant from the pan and set aside.  Using the same frying pan, place 1 teaspoon olive oil and greens, sprinkle with oregano and salt, if desired, and saute until wilted.  Place the greens on a serving dish and top with eggplant or mix them together.

Makes 2-4 servings

Serving suggestion: add 1/2 cup whole grain pasta or 1/2 cup brown rice per serving, or stuff into a whole wheat pita.

Five Ways To Enjoy Arugula

14 Thursday Feb 2013

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Five Ways To Enjoy ArugulaHere’s another “green” that has been classified as a “Superfood.” At only 16 calories per two-cup serving, it is packed with nutrients, including vitamin A (great for your eyes and vision) and Vitamin K (known for bone-building). Mature arugula has a spicier, peppery taste, while baby arugula has a milder flavor with the same health benefits.

Here are some suggested ways to enjoy arugula:

1. Add arugula leaves to a salad of other greens.

2. Add arugula leaves to a sandwich.

3. Saute arugula leaves in a small amount of olive oil and serve as a side dish, or add to cooked quinoa, brown rice or whole grain pasta.

4. Add 2 cups of arugula to vegetable or lentil soup.

5. Place arugula leaves on a pizza prior to baking.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

Are You Getting Enough Folic Acid?

11 Thursday Oct 2012

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Are You Getting Enough Folic Acid?Folic Acid (Folate) is a B-Vitamin, and is important for the development of red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body and also helps maintain good circulation of blood throughout your body.

The consumption of natural foods high in Folic Acid plays an important role in prevention or reversal of many illnesses including heart disease, memory loss, and depression, to name a few. When the body gets the nutrients it needs and has good circulation, it can function optimally.

Here is a list of foods that are good sources of Folic Acid:

1. Greens/vegetables: romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus, parsley, turnip greens, collard greens, mustard greens, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, summer squash, strawberries, papaya, green beans, cabbage, tomatoes, fennel, peas, kale, avocado

2. Beans: pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, kidney beans, lentils

3. Whole Grains: whole wheat, wheat germ, bran, brown rice, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and pastas, barley

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis