What makes a food perfect? In my opinion, it must have many health benefits, be delicious (of course), and versatile. Below are 6 of my favorites:

1 – Spinach

Remember being told to eat your spinach? It’s not an old wives’ tale, it’s true! Spinach leaves (and all dark, green leafy vegetables really), are the king of vegetables. Packed with water-soluble vitamins (C, B1, B2, B3, B6), fat-soluble vitamins (K, A, E), minerals (potassium, zinc, folate, magnesium) and other less common nutrients (chlorophyll and alpha-lipoic acid amongst others), makes spinach an extremely nutritious and health-balancing food.

It is delicious and versatile too, raw, cooked or wilted in salads, added to smoothies and casseroles, for taste, color and nutrition. Some of the benefits associated with spinach include, diabetes management, bone, skin and hair health, cancer and asthma prevention and lowering blood pressure (MedicalNewsToday.com). Continue reading →

When you think of fruits and vegetables, the first that spring to mind are apples, oranges, carrots, and broccoli. It’s time to expand your palette and introduce some of the more unusual fruits and vegetables that are available. It will shake up your meal plans and add extra nutrients to your diet.

1 – Kohlrabi

This humble member of the Brassica family doesn’t just look out of this world- it tastes it, too. The texture is like that of a broccoli stem, while it has a pepper flavor. You can eat it raw or cook it. It’s a great crunch snack when drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Cut it into cubes and roast it in the oven for a caramelized treat. It’s packed with fiber and potassium, which lowers blood pressure and supports muscle function. Continue reading →