EAT those GREENS!

Fall and Winter are a wonderful time to eat the vegetable bounty of the season, namely "greens". Things like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are beautiful leafy veggies that love growing in your garden alongside these cooler temps, AND they are just as plentiful at your grocer's mart. They are easy to prepare and add tons of fiber and vitamins to your diet! Eat them raw in your favorite salad or sauté with olive oil, garlic and vidalia onion for a delicious side dish. Kale chips are all the rage and so easy to make! Spread your kale on a baking sheet and sprinkle with your favorite seasonings and a little olive oil. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until crispy. And don't forget you can add greens to your smoothies! Bananas, greens, yogurt, almond milk and honey/ blend in your mixer and add a straw! Yum! Any green can be tossed into your pasta, wilted into your soups(even your canned soups for an extra antioxidant punch and another serving of veggies in your healthy day!) Toss into your stir fry and rice dishes. And greens pair great with another Fall vegetable, squash! Butternut squash, sage sausage and greens are a great sautéed side dish or main meal! Don't forget that greens and squash are also conveniently in your grocer's freezer, chopped washed and fresh frozen! B-FIT4U all winter long with the vegetable bounty of the season!