When I started GRUB and first set out to prioritize nourishment and heal my body I was disappointed to find that leafy greens were emphasized over and over as a must-eat food. I hated greens! Bitter, tough, and sometimes even slimy, I didn’t really get the hype. But the research was compelling and I couldn’t argue with it.
Dark leafy greens are not just chock-full of vitamins and minerals, they are abundant in phytochemicals which fight disease and prevent cancer. They are nutritional powerhouses capable of supporting strong immunity, detoxifying the body and reducing inflammation.
Bottom line? If I wanted the most bang for my nutritional buck, I had to make dark leafy greens one of my go-to favorites.
So, in an effort to get all that nutritional goodness in without compromising my need for food to always taste awesome, I started preparing them with a little love. I learned that they benefit from being cut in new ways, brightened up with some citrus, and blended into smoothies.
I went from shivering at the thought of greens to chomping on them two times per day. Now, I actually crave them. They make my body and my taste buds (not to mention my grocery budget!) sing.
Changing food habits can be hard, but having visual reminders posted in the kitchen can help keep the inspiration flowing! That’s why I made this nifty PDF download for you.
This smoothie cheat sheet perfect for popping right on the refrigerator, pinning inside a cabinet door, or slipping into your menu planning binder. Reference it when you need a reminder of why leafy greens rock and how you can prepare them in ways that will keep you happily coming back for more.
Buy your greens organic at Tidal Creek Co-op (conventional ones are pretty pesticide laden) or plant some parsley in your garden this Spring and grow your own nourishment. Better yet, check out Tidal Creek’s Juice and Smoothie Menu and add greens to your favorite one for a healthy, tasty treat!
Download the Smoothie & Juice Menu with Prices!
Here’s to a very green 2015! Now tell me, what’s your favorite dark leafy and how do you like to prepare it?