Green vegetables are packed with antioxidants and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. They’ve also been found to contain potent components that protect against cancer and heart disease. The chlorophyll, vitamins, and trace minerals found in green foods are essential to our bodies, as is the alkalizing effect for our health.
Green food is also loaded with fiber. Fiber makes you feel full longer; it slows down the conversion to glucose and therefore helps balance your blood sugar. That means longer lasting energy and no crashing. The fiber in green food is essential for a healthy intestinal tract, which helps you fight off GI diseases and colon cancer, and also helps in lowering cholesterol. Green food makes our livers healthier, which is one of the most important organs in the management of our health.
Green foods have long been considered medicine. Hippocrates said, “Thy food shall be thy remedy.” So mix up some variety in your salad. You’ll be improving more than just the taste. Remember, your health is in your hands.
Marinated Kale:
Kale
3/4 cup organic virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice or juice from an orange
1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt
Curry to taste
Pine nuts to taste
Directions:
Wash and cut kale into bite size strips. Put kale in a large bowl and add the olive oil. Next add the lemon or orange juice along with the sea salt. Mix well. Add curry (or other spice of your choice) and then massage the mixture well with your hands. Eat and enjoy. This can be refrigerated for up to two days.
By Jeanette Bronee
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