eat greens

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This weekend I went to the farmers market and found some really cool things I wanted to share with you. These are things you probably dont even think of when you go to the grocery store. Were going to talk about green leefy vegetables.

Green leefy foods are very high-energy superfoods you want to add to your diet. They contain amino acids, protein, low in calories and high in minerals.

I'm going to start with carrots. These are organic and as you can see one of them is purple and one is orange. From what I have learned, the color was changed to the orange that we are all familiar with because the color was more appealing to people. There are a lot of greens connected to the carrot and these are actually edible. The greens actually contain more vitamins and amino acids than the carrots themselves! The carrot itself contains more starch, sugar and carbohydrates. That is the main reason people are attracted to eating the carrot alone because of the sweet flavor.

I found some other greens that you will probably only find at a farmers market. You can add them to your stir fry or steam them. You can really find some wonderful varieties of greens when you go to farmers markets that are organic and locally grown which also benefits the environment.

I have broccoli greens which have a little bit of the broccoli started there. If you get greens before they are fully mature, they are easier to digest and their flavors are a bit more softer and subtle.

I actually have no idea what the next green is, but it tastes great! When you go to these markets, just break off a tiny bit to try it and see if you like it. That way you can try it out and make sure its something youll enjoy eating.

A lot of people get bored with your typical greens, so this is a great way to add some variety into your diet and also to ensure you are getting good balance of amino acids and vitamins like A, K and C. One leafy green vegetable may have a particular array of amino acids and another might compliment that one with others. You can put these into your salads, soups and even your smoothies!

My suggestion to you is to go out and try a variety of greens and see what you like so you can start adding them into your diet. Try one new leafy green vegetable per week in your diet to start.

One more thing, I have made some curried broccoli & baby green broccoli. My husband has to have this every week, so I've even gotten him hooked on the greens!!

Keep your comments and questions coming and let me know how you have incorporated greens into your diet!! Eat your greens and let your mom know you are eating them! She'll be very proud of you!!

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[MyLaura999]

Thank you for showing us the different greens we can find at the market. Its always interesting to see all the variety out there.

[KardenasKitchen]

You are welcome! Kardena

[Ptofux3]

@zZzFuckingTrollzZz its okay, he is just mad. probably all the meat you eat.

[Ptofux3]

cute vegan

[zZzFuckingTrollzZz]

eat shit.

[Phyle9]

Greens!! I should get more of them! Thx for the tips!!

[kerbdog7]

Kardena - what would you use/make with the greens from the carrots?

[TrueZeal]

I actully went to the farmer's market today and was looking for a recipe for all the things that I have and I don't normally use. i.e.

Carrot tops, Beet tops, collard stems.

I have a vitamix. i need are real juicer. I have Jack L's now