Summer brings a lot of fantastic things with it, but one of the healthiest for those of
us in the colder climates is more fresh food. The growing season has started and is
shifting into full gear. Keep your eyes open for these foods to help your summer be
absolutely luscious.
Glorious Greens
Most of my clients who have worked with me individually have experienced learning
how to use greens for the benefit of their individual body. Green vegetables are the
food most missing in modern diets. Nutritionally, greens are very high in calcium
(120 -190 mg per cup!) They’re also high in magnesium, iron, potassium,
phosphorous, zinc, and they are a power house for Vitamin A, C, E and K. Believe it
or not, they are also crammed high with fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and many other
micro-nutrients and phyto-chemicals – you just can’t get any better than this. For
summer, however, here are two to really take advantage of:
1) Lovage – according to K’Eogh, an 18th century Irish herbalist, this
strong scented herb, “expels flatulence; clears the sight; removes spots, freckles
and redness; provokes urination and menstruation; and aids digestion … and is
aptly used in love potions”. Sounds like the makings for fabulous salad fixins’ to
me!
This green also happens to be tasty, too, and is similar to celery in its appearance.
Not only is it yummy raw, but it retains its flavor in slow cooking soups and stews.
2) Watercress – a known immune booster. This powerful green is valuable
for treating colds and coughs, but in general also helps maintain vigorous workings
of both the thyroid and endocrine glands. This makes it perfect for an extra
summer-time energy boost, not to mention that it has a dramatic, spicy bite!
When buying: look for fresh leaflets of an evenly spread, darkish color. Don’t buy or
eat any yellowish leaves that you discover.
When storing: place the stems in cold water and refrigerate. Use within 1 day as this
leaf is grown in cold spring water and doesn’t keep well when it’s dry.
To your energy and success, Heather
Heather Dominick, “The Energy Expert” is an energy and nutrition specialist with over 10 years of teaching and coaching experience. Heather’s primary focus is in helping others identify sources for increasing physical energy and making permanent lifestyle changes. To sign up to receive your free chapter of the famed e-Book “Get EnergyRICH™”, for her freebie how-to articles and no-charge teleclasses on creating your most energized life, visit http://www.individual-health.net [http://www.individual- health.net]
