Every time I take a bite of a dark green leafy vegetable, I
think “Hello Iron”! Dark green leafy
vegetables are full of many vitamins including vitamins A, C, K, Folate, as
well as minerals like Calcium and Iron.
I remember from my many years in swim team that Iron is especially important
to teenage girls (the recommendations are that teenage girls should consume
around 3 cups of dark green leafy vegetables).
I was completely ecstatic when I came across the company Cut 'n Clean Greens. They sent me a bunch of
incredible greens, including my favorites of the bunch: Rainbow Chard, Beet Greens, &
Spinach. Although I could eat each and
every type of greens in their natural state, sometimes adding a little pizazz
to their preparation can make them more appealing to people who perhaps are
just beginning their journey to adding more veggies to their diets. One quick and easy way to prepare greens is a
Spinach Salad.
Another way to make
greens tasty is to cook them! I prefer
to cook mine in about a half an inch of reduced sodium chicken broth. (see the delicious Rainbow Chard below)
However, some of your vitamins need a little
bit of dietary fat to help them absorb in your body, so add an olive or canola
oil to your greens! You can steam the
greens, put them in wraps, throw them in a stir-fry, or even put them in some
soups. The Cut ‘n Clean Greens website
has many recipes, cooking tips, and additional resources (including their fantastic
store), so please check it out and try their greens. Thanks so much Cut 'n Clean Greens for letting my review your fantastic products!
