Every Day Foods

Feb 8

What foods do I try to look for and eat most days, 5 days of the week or 80% of the time?

Blueberries!

Blueberries contain carotenoid, antioxidants, and lutein, which help with eye health. But also give you a daily dose of vitamins and minerals you might otherwise be missing.

Quick tip: make sure to rinse your store bought blueberries in a tsp of white distilled vinegar and a quart of water, cleaning off all the outer layer toxins.

Mushrooms!

Mushrooms contain glutathione, one of the most powerful antioxidants in the world. Antioxidants help flush out unwanted toxins in the cells. And there are too many unwanted and unnecessary toxins in our FDA approved foods these days.

There are a variety of mushrooms to try. My favorite is shitake. I like to throw mushrooms into any and all stir frys. My kids eat them now too! All because I kept throwing them in things☺️

Quick tip: if you don’t like mushrooms, then start by chopping them up finely and adding them to your next bolognese or red sauce. Mushrooms have such a mild flavor, so they are a great addition to sauces and sautes that won’t change the flavor if you add a diced cup or two.

Microgreens!

Microgreens contain sulforaphanes which help alleviate inflammation in the gut. If you know me, then you know my obsession with microgreens!

Some day, I will be growing these and sharing them with friends and family. Until then, grab a flavor or two from the grocery store on your next trip and add them as a salad topper. Microgreens come in a variety of flavors. Explore and try and see what senses come to your mouth as you nourish with a hearty salad. My favorite is sunflower microgreens.

Quick tip: take your microgreens out of the plastic as soon as you get home (unless you are purchasing farmer fresh) and let them breathe. Then wrap in a sheet cloth or paper towels so that they last longer. Make sure those micros are front and center in your fridge so that you can grab and go and use them up quickly.

Broccoli!

Broccoli contains antioxidants that help eradicate bad, damaged cells in your body. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that has some protein in each serving as well. Broccoli is good raw, sauteed or cooked. I love to sheet pan roast broccoli with a little turmeric and garlic. When its roasted and dry, it saves in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and makes a great topping on your salad mid week or a side with dinner.

Quick Tip: Four easy ways to broccoli. Broccoli slaw, roasted broccoli with turmeric, sauteed broccoli with veggies, steamed broccoli with chicken or fish!