There are many debates on the optimum diet for the average person. And if you're like the typical person, you have tried (and regret trying) many of them (I can’t believe I did the Atkins a few years ago!).
There are 5 specific foods that seem to be universally accepted as good choices. Here are 2 of the 5 food choices to include in your everyday:
1.) Greens (Kale, Collard Greens, Chinese Greens, Mustard Greens, etc)
All veggies are great, but greens provide the extra oomph to our bodies and health. They have excellent vitamin content, low calories, and are more easily digested by the body. Raw is usually best, but steamed and sauteed are great for a nice, quick meal.
Try this Recipe: Sicilian Collard Greens (From The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone )
Saute 3 garlic cloves and a tablespoon of e.v.o.o for a minute or two.
Add 1 bunch of collard greens, washed and cut (I like putting the steams in first and then the leaves a minute or two later, so the steams will get tender without compromising the leaves). Stir and cook for a couple minutes until they look tender.
Add 2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted) and 3 tablespoons raisins. Cook for 1 or so more minutes.
Stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Cook for another minute and then they’re good to go!
2.) Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed Oil is the best source for Omega-3s, which our bodies need. It's great for heart health, skin, hair and nails, and basically anything else you can think of. It comes in capsule form, seed form, or as an oil to be used with the food you eat. It makes a mean salad dressing with balsamic vinegar. If you use flaxseeds, make sure to grind them to unlock the benefits. And just make sure you don’t cook with the oil; you will lose all the benefits.
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