Welcome to Week 3!
Salads
This week, we're focusing on salads. Salads are not only limited to iceberg lettuce and sliced carrots ! Before we get into the recipes, let’s take a closer look at some of the many leafy greens available to us. Use your imagination! I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Dark leafy greens.
They will change your world! And your gut microbiome! Leafy greens are some of the healthiest foods on the planet. They are full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and fiber! The reason leafy greens are celebrated in the holistic health world is that they are nutrient-dense while being calorie-poor. This means that you can eat a lot of them without sacrificing your weight-loss goals. In fact, thanks to all the fiber greens contain, they can actually help you lose weight. So eat up!
Check out some of our favorite ways to use dark leafy greens by clicking the button below. Then scroll down a little further to see a few different varieties of common greens.
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Russian Kale
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Lacinato Kale
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Collard Greens
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Rainbow Chard
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Beet Greens
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Turnip Greens
Cooking Demo:
Basic Buckwheat
Buckwheat is a gluten-free whole grain. Buckwheat is full of nutrients and can become a staple in your kitchen with a little practice! It can be a great substitute for your bowl of oats in the morning or the rice in a stir-fry dish!
Here are your two bonus recipes for week 3. These are in a PDF so they can be easily printed and saved with your other favorite recipes!
This week’s recipes include Easy Texas Caviar and Grilled Vegetable Ceviche.
Need a few ideas to get you started?
Check out the full recipe collection from Full Bloom Acres. You will find lots of delicious, plant-based recipes that are quick and easy to put together. Most of them use ingredients you can find at most farmers markets! Recipes are frequently added so be sure to stop back when you need some inspiration!
