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Cinzia Cuneo October 25, 2011 Cancer, Eat Well, Fruit, Health, Recipes

Green Vegetables

We all know that a healthy diet is one that is high in fruit and vegetables – but did you know that Canada’s Food Guide specifically recommends eating an average of one *dark green* vegetable every day? These are important sources of fiber and minerals, such as iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium, that our body needs to stay healthy.

These dark green veggies are also high in fat-soluble vitamins A, K, D, and E, which do require a little bit of fat in order for our body to absorb them. That is why it is appropriate to eat these vegetables with some oil, butter or cheese.

But who are these green “heroes”? Arugula, bok choy, broccoli, broccoli rabe, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, green beans, kale, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard and watercress, to name a few.

A few of our recipes that feature green vegetables:

• Pasta with Arugula Pesto
• Quick Spinach “Quiche”
• Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese
• Warm Broccoli Rabe Salad
• Watercress Soup

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Cinzia Cuneo

Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com, never wanted to neglect the quality of her food. She shares her special expertise to make good food quickly and without complications!