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Eat Kale For St. Patrick's Day
Along with wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, as a health nut I enjoy eating my fill of green food on March 17. This is easy to do in an Irish fashion with colcannon, a tasty potato dish with added kale, a leafy green.
Eat Green, Get Healthy
St. Patty's Day is all about the green and it is just around the corner. That doesn't only have to mean green beer.
Learn to Love: Kale
So you know you should be eating dark leafy greens, since they're great sources of iron, fiber, and calcium. Lettuce and spinach are green, but not nearly as nutritious as kale. This curly green veggie is part of the same family as cabbage and Brussels sprouts, and is so good for you because it contains phytonutrients that help prevent cancer.
The Lowdown on Lutein
I have been seeing the word "lutein" a lot lately, but honestly had no idea what it was. So, I decided to do a little research. It's something called a carotenoid, which is a naturally-occurring pigment found in plants and even some types of fungus and bacteria.
Crazy for Dino Kale
For dinner in Autumn, I always enjoy a sautéed green. Lately, my fave has been kale, especially dino kale, so named for its reptilian texture. This green is in season through late Fall, since the leaves are sweeter after a hard frost.
What Does Your RDI Look Like: Vitamin A
I know I'm supposed to be getting a certain amount of Vitamins and Minerals each day - That's what RDI is (formerly known as RDA). It stands for Reference Daily Intake and it represents the suggested daily intake levels for nutrients.
That being said, when it comes to Vitamin A, women should get 700 mcg (micrograms) or 2,310 IU (International Units) a day.
Pistachios Lower Cholesterol
Not only are pistachios fun to eat, but new research has found that these little nuts can also lower the LDL (bad) levels of cholesterol in your body. You know what that means - you can reduce your risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Eating just one or two handfuls (1.5 - 3 oz) of pistachios is all it takes.
Eat Kale: Leafy Greens in Honor of St. Patty's Day
Since St. Patrick's Day is March 17th, why not eat something that's green and loaded with good stuff (instead of the green bagels like they have at my bakery)?
Kale is a member of the same family that you'll find broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and cauliflower in, so you know it has got to be good for you.
Know Your A, B, Cs: Vitamin A
Vitamin A - What doesn't it do? It helps with your vision, bone growth, cell growth and repair, and cell division. It helps regulate the immune system, and makes white blood cells, which help to fight off infections.
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Your Healthy Food Swaps
Since decadent foods like ice cream, baked treats, and fried foods tend to be high in the calorie department, it's good to have a few healthy food swap ideas up your sleeve. Here are some shared by fellow FitSugar readers.
- "Avocado instead of mayo .
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