My Love-Hate Relationship with Green, Leafy Vegetables
Ever since I was a kid, I've hated green, leafy vegetables. Part of the problem was that my mother never fed me any since she made mostly Puerto-Rican dishes when I was growing up. They don't have a lot of green, leafy vegetables in Puerto Rico. Or at least my mom didn't.
It's not just veggies that I hate. I hate salads, too.
So, why do I hate them? Well, mainly because of their taste and texture - LOL.
Really, they can be very bland and I don't really like the texture. It's like eating dirt or grass.
But as I've grown older, I've learned to love them but only because I know they're good for me.
Read on for recipes and tips on how to get green, leafy vegetable in your diet without having to gag them down ;-)
It's not just veggies that I hate. I hate salads, too.
So, why do I hate them? Well, mainly because of their taste and texture - LOL.
Really, they can be very bland and I don't really like the texture. It's like eating dirt or grass.
But as I've grown older, I've learned to love them but only because I know they're good for me.
Read on for recipes and tips on how to get green, leafy vegetable in your diet without having to gag them down ;-)
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Plus, it tastes great. All I have to do is mix it up with a little water and drink my vegetables!
All kidding aside, I do try to eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables because I AM an adult and I know that I have to eat fruits and veggies to stay healthy.
But on those days when I am not able to eat enough of those veggies, I know that I'll still get the nutrition I need when I drink my daily serving of the Feast.
Easy Veggie Recipes
Bake a sweet potato and fill it with warm cinnamon applesauce and a dollop of low- or non-fat vanilla yogurt.Make a plain spinach and egg white omelet and spread it on a small whole wheat pizza crust. Top it with low fat cheese and heat until cheese melts.
Take some Brussels Sprouts, cut them in half and marinate for at least 5 minutes with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and fresh herbs like rosemary. Place them in a shallow roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes at 450 degrees. Mix halfway through cooking process.
For an easy Pasta Primavera, add a bag of your favorite frozen veggies to boiling water along with your noodles. Drain the pasta and veggies and then add a jar of your favorite pasta sauce. Top with parmesan cheese, if desired.
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