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Greens

Mixed Greens Salad with Chicken

by laurel on February 17, 2010

I had a ton of leftovers to use up today, so I made a big salad for lunch. By keeping a few key items on hand, I can always whip up a healthy meal on-the-spot. Some of my key foods are: olive oil, lemons, fresh greens, and crunchy raw veggies such as carrots, onions, and [...]

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Still Not Eating Greens?

by laurel on December 8, 2009

One of the first things I learned in my health counseling training was that leafy greens are the #1 food missing from the typical American diet. It’s something worth mentioning, because greens are one of the most important foods for us to eat!
Good news: I read another study that proves leafy greens are life-saving foods. [...]

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I’m Back!

by laurel on August 26, 2009

Hi friends!
I’m back to work, recovering from all the fun of my birthday week. I’m working on a few new posts and I’ll have them up for you shortly.
In the meantime, check out my guest post I wrote over on Brian’s How to Live a Longer Life blog: “Life-Saving Leafy Greens.”

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Buy Fresh, Then Freeze

by laurel on May 24, 2009

I love to buy fresh vegetables, especially on the weekends when I have time to prepare them on the same day. But, with little spare time, I don’t always get to buy fresh when I need it. Also, my farmer’s markets and Whole Foods stores are across town. I love that my Publix is just [...]

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The Best Cancer-Fighting Veggies

by laurel on April 28, 2009

A study from the Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal found that cruciferous vegetables have the best cancer-fighting potential out of 34 vegetables tested (Self.com, May 2009, p. 112). The reason? Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, kale, brussels sprout, swiss chard, cabbage, and cauliflower have the highest level of glucosinates. These chemicals work to keep your cells [...]

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Cook Up Some Easy Greens

by laurel on September 25, 2008

One of my goals this year was to include more leafy greens into my diet. I love salads and regularly eat lots of romaine lettuce and spinach, but the best greens (kale, swiss chard, turnip greens, etc.) only made it onto my plate if I was dining out and a restaurant offered them. For me, [...]

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