Eating nutritious food is fun, simple, and essential!
Here are three ways to care for your beautiful body through nutrition today…
Frozen spinach rocks!
Spinach adapts to flavors well, so it can be added to meals you already like to make, like rice and pasta dishes. It is great as a side with sweet or savory spices. It is convenient, quick and affordable! It even tastes great in a smoothie!
Check out the three spinach recipes later in this post.
Fresh fruits and veggies are the original fast food!
Many of these nutrient packed foods come individually sized and are ready to eat with just a rinse of water.
Some quick nutrition choices that require no preparation are: apples, bananas, snap peas, berries, oranges, grapes, kiwi, peaches, and baby carrots.
Nutrition in your purse!
Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers, and cereals are other great choices that you can take on the go.
When choosing a pre-packaged snack like a granola bar, there are two important nutrients to keep in mind for a balanced and satisfying snack: PROTEIN and FIBER.
Look for at least 5g protein and 3g fiber per 200 calorie serving.
Spinach recipes!
Here are some of my favorite spinach recipes. Experiment with adding spinach to your favorite dishes!
Sweet Side of Spinach
1 bag (16oz.) frozen cut leaf spinach
2 tsp oil
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sugar or honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of curry powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
Cook spinach and oil in saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until fully thawed.
Add everything else, cook 1 more minute, and serve.
Makes about 5 servings.
1 cup frozen spinach
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
½ frozen banana
1 cup of milk
1 cup of water
1 tsp sweetener of choice
Add all ingredients in blender.
Pulse at first and work up to blending on high for about a minute or until desired smoothness.
Depending on your blender, you may have to add more liquid or shake it a little to encourage mixing.
Makes 1 large serving or 2 small servings.
Spinach Marinara
1 jar (25 oz) pasta sauce
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach
Combine in a saucepan and cook uncovered over medium heat until spinach is evenly mixed in and sauce is slightly thickened.
Makes about 5 servings.
Health is not a destination, but a constant adjustment to the changes that happen to our bodies.
Enjoy the journey!
“Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and
be in health, even as your soul prospers .” 3 John 1:2