Each is different.
Each has its own health profile.
Radicchio:
-sharpens your brain because of its antioxidants
-toss sliced radicchio with beans, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil
Arugula:
-strengthens your bones because its packed with calcium & low in mineral oxalate
-top with roasted beets, lentils, and goat cheese
Spinach:
-reduces inflammation due to vitamin K in the leaves
-mix with strawberries, radishes and radish leaves, avocado, and balsamic vinaigrette
Watercress:
-helps prevent breast cancer by the compound in its cells
-combine with quinoa, organic almonds, avocado, and lemon juice
Romaine:
-protects the heart; 1 cup (240 ml) = daily requirement of vitamin A
-chop romaine with red onion, Kalamata olives, cucumber + torn and toasted whole-wheat or gluten free pita
-grill romaine and blue cheese with favorite vinaigrette*
Kale:
-high in beta carotene, vitamine K and C
-kale, raisins, grated carrots, sunflower seeds, and favorite vinaigrette*
*Suggested vinaigrette:
1 chopped clove of garlic or small shallot
1 tsp. (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (60 ml) white or red wine vinegar
1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
1 Tbs. (15 ml) chopped herbs (chives, chervil, parsley or dill)
1/4 tsp. (1,25 ml) sea salt (optional)
1/8 tsp. (0,62 ml) black pepper
1. Garlic or shallot and mustard in a bowl.
2. Whisk in vinegar, then oil.
3. Stir in herbs and season with salt (optional) and pepper
Options:
- less acidic, add bit of jam, sugar or honey
- vinaigrette over tofu, tempeh, and vegetables
- make sherry-walnut vinaigrett with: shallot; mustard, walnut oil, sherry vinegar, chevil, and chopped toasted walnut
