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Green Goodness

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Leafy greens are full of nutrients like vitamin c, beta carotene, calcium, folate, vitamins E and K, and iron.

EYES: Greens contain antioxidants zeaxanthin and lutein which may reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.  They also provide lots of Vitamin A which will help you see better at night.

BLOOD: Iron in foods like spinach and chard helps ward off anemia.

BONES: Greens like kale, mustard and turnip greens contain the highest level of bone building calcium.

SKIN: Being a good source of vitamin C this helps keep your complexion young and heals wounds faster.

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Sauteed Rainbow Chard Pasta - Alina Baum

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Wash/Trim Chard. Then lay it down stacked, and roll it around the stem. Holding the roll down, chiffonade the Rainbow Chard, cutting it into thin slices.

In a big pan, heat olive oil, enough to cover the pan. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves. Add the Chard and add salt to taste. Cook until it is cooked down, then add the pea shoots. Turn the heat off, stir the veggies a little, until it is all a deep green (~1 min).

Eat as it is, or Mix it into fresh pasta, w/ olive oil. Parmeggiano Reggiano is optional.

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