{"id":8473,"date":"2016-03-03T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/?p=8473"},"modified":"2023-01-08T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T23:17:30","slug":"top-5-favorite-green-foods-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/top-5-favorite-green-foods-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Favorite Green Foods to Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458345349841{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;blog_header&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458346568685{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" 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style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;blog_title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458350043444{padding-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:rgba(102,51,102,0.3);\"><\/div><h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-module wpex-text-2xl wpex-font-normal wpex-m-auto wpex-max-w-100 vcex-heading-plain wpex-block wpex-text-left\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-clr\">Top 5 Favorite Green Foods to Eat<\/span><\/h1><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1460649512968{padding-right: 10px !important;}.vc_custom_1460729620868{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}.vc_custom_1460729654237{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"date_share\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1460649512968\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1460729620868\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>March 3, 2016\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1460729654237\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:8px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1673219847186{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;BLOG&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;blog_main&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458349466318{margin-left: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Hello March!<\/em> We&#8217;re feelin&#8217; more\u00a0green than normal\u00a0this month and we mean it in a good way! Time to start grubbing on the Magic of these power veggies\u00a0and discover new facts about our top 5 greens to eat! They&#8217;ll be sure to keep you extra groovy this month!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8474 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/greens3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Favorite Greens to Eat\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/greens3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/greens3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/greens3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/greens3.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Broccoli<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Skip the fruits with this green veggie that&#8217;s ready to fill your belly up. One cup of fresh broccoli is equivalent to an orange, giving you your full daily serving of vitamin C! Broccoli, just like chia seeds, are high in fiber and it just so happens our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/chia-greens-beverages\/\">Chia &amp; Greens<\/a> beverages contain the two! So grab a bottle, drink up and get a double whammy of both nutrient packed foods!<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Kale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Kale<\/strong><\/em> Yeah! This power green\u00a0is great source of alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), an\u00a0omega-3 fatty acid, which is essential for brain health. Did you know most of the kale in the U.S is grown in California? No wonder we&#8217;re nicknamed <strong><em>Kale<\/em><\/strong>-ifornia!<\/p>\n<p>Throw together a quick kale\u00a0salad to keep you sustained throughout the day. Kale and Honeycrisp Apple Salad: 2 handfuls of Kale, half of a honeycrisp apple diced, 1 tbsp\u00a0dried cranberries, 1 tbsp\u00a0feta cheese, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, add any dressing of your choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Cucumber\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be &#8220;cool as a cucumber&#8221; with this refreshing snack. This veggie may not be considered a power green, but its special powers have us wanting more, which is why this veggie is on our top 5 list. Don&#8217;t drink enough water during the day? \u00a0Crunch on some cucumber slices to hydrate your soul since they&#8217;re made up of 95% water, keeping you full and kicking any hunger cravings to the curb!<\/p>\n<p>Kick back and relax with this light and easy salad from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefreshfind.com\/2016\/03\/tomato-cucumber-and-mint-salad\/\">The Fresh Find<\/a>! Tomato, Cucumber, and Mint Salad: 2 medium cucumbers, 3 roma tomatoes, 1\/2 small onion, 1\/2 medium avocado, 1 handful of mint, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Spinach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With Kale taking the current spotlight in the \u201cpower green\u201d category, nutrient-rich spinach is often left in the dark. This leafy green is exceptionally beneficial for our vegan and vegetarian friends, as it is high in niacin, zinc, protein, fiber, vitamins C, A, E and K, thiamine, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and copper. Wow!\u00a0This soft and flavorful green is a wonderful addition to any smoothie, juice, or salad!<\/p>\n<p>Saut\u00e9 a handful of spinach in a pan with a small drizzle of olive oil, and you\u2019ve got a nutritious and delicious side dish. Add 1 Tbsp. of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/chia-seed\/\">chia seeds<\/a> for even more added nutrients!<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Swiss Chard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s evident how nutritious this plant is by its bright-colored stalks and dark green leaves!\u00a0The high fiber content in this plant (4g in 1 cup of cooked chard) is perfect for aiding digestion, as well as regulating blood sugar levels and improving overall colon health.<\/p>\n<p>Incorporate swiss chard into your next smoothie with this simple and tasty recipe! Swiss Chard and Mango Smoothie: blend 1 cup of swiss chard with 1 cup frozen mango, \u00bd cup water, \u00bd cup ice, 1 lime wedge, and fresh squeezed juice of \u00bd an orange. 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