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Join us for dinner tonight!
It's St. Patrick's Day, So Lets Talk Green!
With so many greens in season and the yearning for healthy eating, let's talk about green vegetables. Cabbage, celery, broccoli, lettuce, spinach and snap beans are all in season, so there is no excuse not to try a green vegetable this week. Check out some of the benefits that these super-foods have to offer.
The benefits of eating green:
- Green foods are powerful antioxidants (especially broccoli and spinach) that protect the body from toxins both in the environment and other foods we eat. The antioxidants in greens help neutralize the body and clear out toxins.
- Green foods are rich in chlorophyll, a green pigment that also acts as a detox agent in the body. It also happens to be a natural deodorizer that can aid with bad breath! The darker the shade of green the more chlorophyll is in something, and the best way to get it is from raw vegetables like broccoli.
- Greens are very rich in minerals and some of the most essential nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins B, C, E, and K. These are all vital to your body’s health!
- Greens contain many nutrients that help protect the immune system and fight off viruses and bacteria.
- Dark, leafy greens (think spinach and kale) are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for all body functions and lower bad cholesterol.
- Vegetables, especially green ones, help alkalize the body, keeping your PH at a healthy, stable level.
This month's bounty:
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HARVEST:
English peas — also known as shell peas and garden peas , enjoy a short-lived season so come and get them while they last!
Click here for a delicious recipe using English Peas and Bacon :o)
ANIMAL GOSSIP:
They say birds of a feather flock together but here at Rype & Readi we like to switch things up a bit! Vinny (the cow) has taken a liking to our female turkey; however, our male turkey is not very happy about the situation. Vinny has been trying to steal some kisses from the female turkey while her male turkey friend tries to get her attention too by puffing up his feathers and dancing around her. At the Farm we haven't been able to tell Vinny that this probably won't turn out in her favor. Yes, Vinny is a girl too.
NOTHING SWEETER:
We can't get enough of the delicious crop of strawberries. Do you know what makes them even sweeter?! This little girl enjoying sweet strawberries and a sweet snuggling kitten.
See you this week!
Locally yours,
Rype and Readi Farm Market |
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