EPISODE · May 2, 2024 · 23 MIN
Eat These 3 "Letter C Veggies" for Gut Health & Whole Health
from Earth Food First · host Lindsay Navama
Many veggies start with "C" but these 3 are VIV (very important vegetables) for gut health and today I'm sharing WHY and HOW to help your fam learn to love 'em!Today, our SPOTLIGHT vegetables starting with the letter C are:CauliflowerCabbageChardWe chose the two cruciferous veggies—cauliflower and cabbage—since they are uniquely powerful when it comes to promoting gut health. You see, these guys are rich in fiber, contain anti-inflammatory compounds, support detoxification, and contain vitamins and minerals crucial for maintaining a healthy gut lining and supporting digestive processes.We're also throwing chard a lotta LOVE. Chard is this epic but underused green that's a great "gateway" green to help kids move beyond spinach and start enjoying more greens because it's softer and less bitter than most kale. GREENS are like the GOLD of vegetables for too many reasons to count. Packed with phytonutrients, essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they support overall whole health, boost immunity, aid digestion, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. They're also high in fiber, making them great for promoting a healthy gut. Um… pass the greens, thanks. Let's do this: FIRST we uncover the “magic powers” each vegetable has for our bodies & minds SECOND I’ll share my top tips and tricks for introducing & preparing these veggies with kids in mindTHIRD we give you access to 3 EPIC EFF APPROVED recipes to explore, for each Grab the 9 EFF APPROVED recipes:CauliflowerWhole Roasted Buffalo Style Cauliflower https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23015451/whole-roasted-buffalo-cauliflower-recipe/Cheesy CauliPOWER Steakshttps://hungryhappens.net/cheesy-cauliflower-steaks/Mashed Buttered Cauliflowerhttps://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-mashed-cauliflower-recipe/CabbageNapa Cabbage Chinese Chicken Saladhttps://pinchofyum.com/napa-chicken-salad-with-sesame-dressingBraised Red Cabbage with Apples (sub avocado oil and add nuts before serving)https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013028-braised-red-cabbage-with-applesThe BEST Stuffed Cabbage Rolls https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/stuffed-cabbage-rolls/#wprm-recipe-container-19197Chard Sausage, Greens & Beans Pastahttps://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sausage-greens-and-beans-pastaChard and Cheddar Omelet https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chard-and-cheddar-omelet<a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/swiss-chard-tahini-dip"...
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