Hello Dear Reader,
Whether you’re following our 21 days of healthy habits or not, this is a really good one to get into. Getting your dose of greens will significantly improve your health and energy levels for so many reasons. Not only are they incredibly nutrient dense, but they also have amazing detoxifying properties.
If you are feeling like you are sick of greens, try a different type of green (Chard, mustard greens, sorrel, spinach, romaine, etc) or prepare it in a creative way! (Recipe ideas here)
Here are the top reasons to get more greens into your diet: They are loaded with fibre, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, antioxidant, phytonutrients and chlorophyll. All these nutrients work in synergy to:
- Increase your energy and vitality
- Boost your immune system
- Build healthy bones
- Balance pH
- Support cardiovascular health
- Support mood and cognitive function
- Support digestive health
Get Your Summer Glow On Kale Salad
This is a quick simple main salad or a couple of side dishes to add a powerful dose of nutrients to your meal. Once you try a massaged kale salad, you’ll never look back;) Adding healthy fats like avocado will give you that extra glow and increase your satiety by shutting off that hunger hormone. A dose of spice from ancho chili or cayenne will boost your metabolism!
- 5-6 Green Kale Leaves
- 1/2 cup red cabbage
- 1 small carrot
- 1/2 small zucchini
- 1/2 avocado
- Handful fresh dill or basil
- 1 green onion sprig
- 2 Tbsp camelina or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp + 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch ancho chili or cayenne pepper
How to make:
Remove tough stems from kale. Cut into thin strips. Slice cabbage thinly and add to a big bowl along with the kale. Sprinkle with sea salt and olive oil. Massage with your hands until salad becomes limp and reduces to about half the size.
Zest and juice lemon and mix into salad.
Shred carrot, zucchini and chop herbs and green onion. Add to salad and mix. Slice avocado while still in the shell and then scoop out with a spoon to top the salad. Sprinkle with ancho chili or cayenne pepper.
Makes 1 main dish or 2-4 side dishes.
Enjoy!!
Other ways to add more greens to your diet:
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Upcoming Workshop: Rev Up Your Metabolism for Weight Loss and Energy
July 4th, 2014 @ 7pm
The Wellness Space in Crescent Beach
Description:
Metabolism refers to the breakdown of food into energy that is used to sustain life. Did you know you can increase the rate at which we burn calories by choosing certain foods? In this inspiring workshop you’ll discover a holistic approach to rev up your metabolism naturally with foods and lifestyle choices so you can feel lean and energized! We’ll also explore the underlying causes of poor metabolism and how to remove obstacles that hinder our weight loss abilities
What you’ll learn:
- Top 10 metabolism boosting superfoods
- How to incorporate these foods into your diet
- The hormonal connection to slow metabolism
- Factors that hinder metabolism and cause unhealthy weight gain
- Everyday lifestyle tips and tricks to increase your metabolism
