broccoli Archives - Karla Salinari

Organic vs. Non-Organic: What You Need To Know!

Favorites, Wellness TipJune 16, 2020

There are plenty of arguments for buying organic produce but there are also plenty for shopping in the more affordable, conventional fruit and vegetable aisles. To help you decide, the Environmental Working Group (EGW) releases an updated Shopper's Guide known as the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, every year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The is a list of the 12…

Bok Choy Recipe Ideas

Recipe, Side DishMay 26, 2020

Bok choy, or Chinese white cabbage, belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables. First cultivated in China thousands of years ago, it is now available all over the world. Other cruciferous vegetables include kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips. These are high in fiber which feeds healthy gut bacteria and…

Iron Rich Foods

Favorites, Wellness TipApril 14, 2020

Iron is an essential mineral that serves several important functions, its main being to carry oxygen throughout your body as a part of red blood cells. However, the body cannot produce iron on its own and it is important that we incorporate iron-rich foods as part of a healthy diet. If you're like me…

Homemade Vegetable Broth

Favorites, RecipeMarch 24, 2020

Making vegetable broth is popular these days, especially among health-conscious folks and that’s because when made with the quality ingredients vegetable broth can help reduce inflammation, boost the immune system and heal the gut. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious vegetable broth you can make using veggie scraps and other vitamin-rich ingredients.…

Seasonal Produce: Winter Guide

Recipe, Seasonal Produce, WinterJanuary 2, 2020

Happy New Year! I wanted the first blog post of 2020 to inspire you to eat less from a package and more from the earth. More seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, quality meat and healthy fats. To help you get started here is my Seasonal Produce: Winter Guide! I encourage you to try a new…