Purple vegetables - they sound weird, but they're a great addition to your diet. If there is one thing that we have all learned about ourselves during this quarantine, it is that snacking is too easy and even a bit dangerous. One minute you’re opening a bag of tortilla chips, the next minute, you’re inhaling chip dust. While some might say, “Just stop snacking!” a better approach would be to snack smarter and equip your fridge with delicious and more attractive foods.
The Importance of Eating a Colorful Plate of Purple Vegetables
It’s acceptable to occasionally satisfy a craving for burgers, chicken fingers or other junk food. ...
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Our Favorite Spring Vegetables
Spring vegetables are coming into season! With summer quickly approaching, one can expect for people to start focusing on vacations, working on that “bikini-body” or just relaxing in general.
Coming out of the cold, winter months can be an overwhelming process for many. Luckily, there are many perks that we can look forward to, which can help us get out of that Winter slump.
One major highlight for me is the fact that some of my favorite fruits and vegetables come back into season. “Did any fruits and vegetables really go away?” you may ask.
Yes, some did and understanding why and how it benefits the environment and ourselves is ...
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Are Vegetables Paleo?
The Quick Answer
Yes. Vegetables are paleo.
Why Are Vegetables Paleo?
Vegetables are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, especially when you take into account how few calories they contain. Vegetables are the cornerstone of almost every diet, including the paleo diet. This is because vegetables are natural foods that offer important nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, healthy carbs, vitamins, and plant phytonutrients.
An important part of preventing disease is maintaining a healthy weight, since obesity and inactivity have been linked to an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. The beauty of eating many vegetables is ...
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Bonfire-Roasted Veggies
These bonfire veggie packets are so easy and delicious that you’ll want to eat them every night of the week! Feel free to change up the veggies depending on what is fresh and in season at your local farmer’s market.
Bonfire-Roasted Veggies
2 c Zucchini ((thickly chopped))1 c Onion ((diced))1/2 c Fresh mushrooms ((sliced))1/2 c Red pepper ((diced))2 tbsp ButterDash of garlic powderDash of onion powderSea salt and freshly ground pepper ((to taste))Tin foil
Lay out 2 sheets of tin foil (about 12 inches by 12 inches).Divide the veggies into groups, and portion them out on each sheet of tin foil.Sprinkle each veggie ...
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