Posts Tagged ‘greens’

Super Greens with Black-eyed Peas and Ham

collard greensIf I had to pick out any one food as a “super food,” it would be greens. They’re loaded with “methyl donors” like folic acid and sulforaphane as well other nutrients like vitamin C, beta carotene and other antioxidants. But unless you were raised in the Southern United States, you may not have acquired a taste for them. While this recipe calls for collard greens, any greens could be used, and they all have similar nutrient content.

Almond-Crusted Goat Cheese over Mixed Greens

Green salad with goat cheeseThis simple, upscale recipe is sure to impress your friends. In addition to its elegant looks, it also provides a good source of five nutrients, including calcium. An analysis of ten studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that people getting the most calcium from food had a 14% lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those getting the least.1 Be sure to choose a high-quality, organic goat cheese for this recipe.

Time To Table: 20 minutes

Serves: 6

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