WATER. FIBER. POTASSIUM. These are the things necessary to really keep one in the flow~ and, You Know What I Mean!!!
EAT YOUR GREENS, THEY KEEP YOU CLEAN.
*MY FAVS: Oft times I’m in the mood for a great HERBAL GREEN MIX (the leaves of various herbs all mixed together).* It’s Calming, Refreshing and, yes, Cleansing.
Do you really need more info about why? You know it’s good for you..Just Eat ‘Em!!!!!!!!!
~Health Is Wealth~
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Bananas are one of the best FIRST FOODS for BABY~ especially when TRAVELING. They’re quick, easy and come in bunches!!! High in POTASSIUM, FIBER and plenty of other vitamins and nutrients, bananas contain ONE OF THE MOST WELL-BALANCED combinations for overall health.
The fact that they help to RESTORE ENERGY makes them perfect for ATHLETES, GROWING CHILDREN and YOUNG PUBESCENT ADULTS. A child’s developing brain and active hormones go through processes that require lots of energy and burn many calories. On the other hand, properties in this fruit also calm and soothe, INDUCING REST. Try feeding a banana to your little one an hour or two before bedtime~ watch how relaxed she’ll get!
GREEN BANANAS (Unripe) contain lots of STARCH and FIBER. Therefore, they EASE CONSTIPATION. Eating RIPE BANANAS are nutritionally restorative after a bout with DIARRHEA.
I ate so many bananas in my childhood that I absolutely WILL NOT eat a yellow banana. I will, however, add them to my smoothies and other recipes.
*MY FAV is GREEN BANANAS in COCONUT MILK!!!* Yummmmy…
~Health Is Wealth~
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Born into the SAME FAMILY AS CAULIFLOWER, this vegetable edible green floret’s, leaves and trunk. Broccoli contains all the same nutrients as cauliflower in addition to CALCIUM, VITAMIN E and all those special melanin-enhancing properties of all things dark and green!
The fluffy brush-like petals of its flowers tell us they’re gonna sweep our intestines clean of debris~ which is why we don’t want to over-cook them. Broccoli can be eaten raw (it does offer an acquired taste to some, however). You’ll do well to marinate raw broccoli in apple cider vinegar or a bit of water and oil. Season with herbs, to taste..Delicious!!!
~Health Is Wealth~
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Rich in ANTIOXIDANTS, CALCIUM, FIBER, FOLIC ACID, IRON, POTASSIUM and VITAMIN C, this cruciferous vegetable is a great all-around nutrient (one of the very few white things on the planet that’s actually Good for something!!..LOL).
Cauliflower may be eaten raw or cooked lightly. If you enjoy mashed potatoes, you’ll Love mashed cauliflower (done the same way). It makes an excellent companion to a multitude of lovely dips and sauces, too!
It’s SEASON: Virtually all year…
This vegetable is also pretty filling. Try adding it to your meals several times a week and watch the benefits.
~Health Is Wealth~
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*Check out the picture of one of my daughter’s favorite meals (she’s 2). It’s ORGANIC STEAMED ACORN SQUASH STUFFED with ORGANIC SPINACH and DRIZZLED with ORGANIC EVO. It is DELICIOUS!!!*
There are many varieties of what many people call “Pumpkin” (typically larger, orange, hard-shelled, bulbous fruit of the vine). However, in many parts of the world both pumpkin and squashes are considered all different kinds of pumpkin.
Squash are generally referred to as smaller, bulbous fruit of the vine.
ACORN and BUTTERNUT are my absolute favorite varieties of squash to eat!!!
The Squash family consists of many varieties like green and yellow zucchini, spaghetti, Autumn Cup, Buttercup, Banana and more. There are Summer Squash (zucchinis and other softer varieties) and Winter Squash (like acorn and others with tougher skin). However, most varieties are available year-round.
FYI: I, personally, like to eat foods in season~ something my grandmother stressed when I was younger~ when they’re at the peak of their greatness. For instance, you’ll only catch me eating collard greens after the first frost of the Fall or Winter.
FYI 2: Most markets offer fruits and veggies across seasons, simply because they’re importing them.
The BRIGHT ORANGE and YELLOW colors of Pumpkins and Squash tell us that they are high in POTASSIUM, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C, VITAMIN K and VITAMIN E.
Both PUMPKINS and SQUASH are resistant to drought and, thus, universal symbols of harvest fertility.
~Health Is Wealth~
