Eat Your Veggies!: Carrots

Carrots are used in so many meals! They are great in everything from chicken stew to a salad! 

Why should you eat more carrots?

Here are some reasons:

• They contain vitamins A, K & C 
• They are a good source of beta carotene
• Carrots have anti-oxidants that are good for cardiovascular health
• Carrots have lutein which is good for eye health

Try steaming them or eating them raw for most health benefits!

Want to learn more about carrots?

1. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=21 (main resource)

2. http://www.healthonlinezine.info/7-health-benefits-of-carrots-nutritional-value-of-carrot.html

3.  http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-carrot.html

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Lolli

Eat Your Veggies!: Broccoli

Steamed broccoli is a staple in our house. It goes well in many meals! 

So why eat broccoli?

Here's what you need to know about this awesome veggie: 

• It has phytonutrients that help to detox the body
• Broccoli contains vitamins A, D, and K! 
• Broccoli contains anti-inflammatory compounds
• Lutein, which supports eye health can also be found in broccoli

A delicious veggie and great for the body too!

Want to learn more about broccoli?

1. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=9 (main resource)

2. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/broccoli.html

3.  http://www.naturalnews.com/broccoli.html

Don't forget to add some veggies to your meals today!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Eat Your Veggies!: Asparagus

We have been eating a lot more asparagus here. It's delicious! But not only is it delicious it has many health benefits.

People who don't eat their veggies are missing out. 

Here's the skinny on asparagus:

• Asparagus contains anti-inflammatory properties 
• Asparagus is full of nutrients like: vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, fiber.
• Asparagus contain glutathione which is a powerful anti-oxidant!
• Asparagus contains inulin which is known as a "prebiotic" which is good for your digestive system.

Want to know more about asparagus?

1. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=12 (main resource)

2. http://www.harvestofthemonth.com/download/Cycle%20II/Month%208%20-%20Asparagus/asp_edu_2.pdf

Not only is it good for you, it's tasty too. Don't take my word for it, try it for yourself! 

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Lolli