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Asparagus

Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus It’s that wonderful time of year when asparagus is abundant and inexpensive. I love asparagus and often serve it on the side steamed, roasted, or air-fried. I also love to add it into dishes like salads, pastas, or stir-fries. I’ll share a few of my favorites below, but let’s talk about why from a nutrition standpoint asparagus is so awesome! ⁠ Nutrient Dense First is it’s nutrient dense. Meaning …

Brussel Sprouts often get a bad rap for being smelly and gross. And to be fair, if you just boil Brussel sprouts they do kinda stink and aren't very appetizing. Maybe that is the way you were served them as a kid. I know, I wasn't a huge fan as a kid. I would drowned my boiled Brussel sprouts in balsamic vinegar to cut the bitter flavor. ⁠ ⁠ Then I discovered new ways to cook Brussel sprouts and now, I absolutely love them. I often roast/bake/airfry them straight from frozen if fresh ones aren't on sale. Add a little cheese and finish with balsamic vinegar and it takes them to a whole new level. ⁠ ⁠ Look how simple this recipe is: ⁠ ⁠ Parmesan Baked Brussel Sprouts⁠ 3 cups halved brussel sprouts⁠ 2 T olive oil⁠ 1 T parmesan cheese⁠ Salt and pepper⁠ Bake at 350 for 20 minutes flip and bake another 5 minutes⁠ ⁠ From a health standpoint, they contain 2 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber in just 28 calories which is a nice little boost. They are also rich in Vitamin C (important for immunity and inflammation) and vitamin K (important for healthy bones and blood). ⁠ ⁠ As part of the cruciferous family along with cabbage, broccoli, kale, arugula, and cauliflower they also contain phytonutrients. Two of the phytonutrients we know about in Brussel sprouts are luetin which is important for your skin and eyes and glucosinolate which has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effect in some studies. That doesn't mean eating these will for sure protect you from any sort of cancer and in fact too much could be problematic. But adding these along with many other vegetables to your diet, can help contribute beneficial nutrients to your body and lead to a healthy lifestyle. ⁠ ⁠ Do you like Brussel sprouts?

Brussels Sprout Recipes

Brussel Sprouts often get a bad rap for being smelly and bitter. And to be fair, if you just boil Brussel sprouts they do kinda stink and aren’t very appetizing. Maybe that is the way you were served them as a kid. I know, I wasn’t a huge fan as a kid. I would drowned my boiled Brussel sprouts in balsamic vinegar to cut the bitter flavor. ⁠ Then I …

Date Recipes

Dates have become more popular in the last few years as a great way to sweetened a dish. Most dates you will find in the store are dried with a wrinkly skin, chewy texture and sweet taste. They can often be found with the other dried fruits in a center isle. Oh yeah, that whole shop the perimeter thing….. not a thing. There are many nutrient dense, fantastic food options …

Bell Pepper Recipes

Probably the most utilized vegetable (technically fruit) in my house. Much to my oldest dismay, I put peppers in everything! I love the crunch, the flavor, and the color. ⁠⁠I get lots of different colors, because they are not only different from the nutrition standpoint, but also a taste standpoint. My two youngest girls love to eat the orange and yellow ones raw which are typically sweeter. Red and green …

Pumpkin Recipes

When the air turns crisp, pumpkin recipes start popping up. There are no shortages of pumpkin desserts, so I like focusing on adding pumpkin in as a vegetable and not just as a flavor in a dessert. ⁠⁠If you haven’t had fresh pumpkin outside a dessert, this is your invitation to try it! Pumpkin is naturally sweet and super nutrient dense. It is loaded in vitamin A which is important …

spinach

Spinach Recipes

I love the versatility of spinach. It can be used in sweet or savory dishes from breakfast to dinner. It’s a really easy veggie to add to your diet. ⁠Like many other veggies, spinach is a rich source of: ⁠Fiber⁠ Vitamins (Vitamin A, K, E, and Bs)⁠ Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium)⁠ ⁠Spinach has also been studied for many health benefits associated with cancer, blood pressure, eyes, and more. …