Does anyone else have Spring Fever? As the sunlight lingers a little longer each day and a certain chill leaves the air, we can’t help but look forward to summer. Luckily, we know it won’t be long before shorts and flip-flop season is upon is. To gear up for making the most of the warmer weather to come, we’re putting special attention on health by teaming up with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for National Nutrition Month. For the month of March, look here and on our Facebook page and Twitter feed for specific ideas on how you can “put your best fork forward” to nourish mind, body and soul.
To get things started on the right foot, below are 5 favorite recipes we hope may inspire your menus this month. You may be surprised by the super food ingredient that makes them stand out. Who says healthy and delicious are not synonymous?
Mocha Espresso Smoothie
Super ingredient, Cacao:Contains 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries and is the highest plant-based source of iron. Cacao is also rich in magnesium and calcium.
Stuffed Breakfast Tomatoes
Super ingredient, Roasted Tomato: Cooking tomatoes dramatically boosts beneficial lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that is a shown cancer fighter and also supports eye health.
Tart Cherry Apple and Cabbage Slaw
Super ingredient, Cabbage: This rainbow salad is rich in many healthful ingredients including carrot, apple and tart cherries. We love that it uses both red and green cabbage, which contain glutamine, an anti-inflammatory agent shown to reduce joint pain, fever and even help manage allergies.
Cranberry and Plum Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Super ingredient, Turkey: Aside from being a low-fat source of protein, regular turkey consumption is connected with a decreased risk of pancreatic cancer. Be sure to select, free-range, organic meat if possible.
Double Baked Sweet Potato and Toasted Coconut
Super ingredient, Sweet Potato: Did you know that sweet potatoes contain more Vitamin A than any other food? Vitamin A plays a key role in maintaining vision and supporting brain function. It’s also a known immune booster.
