ANDI (Aggregate Nutrient Density Rating System) TOP 10 FOODS

ANDI has rated the following vegetables as the Highest in Nutrients per Density, in other words, or in plain English, these VEGES get the most bang for your dollar in terms of high nutritional value!

1. Collard Greens  1000

2. Kale                   1000

3. Watercress         1000

4. Bok Choy           824

5. Spinach              739

6. Brocoli Rabe     715

7. Chinese/Napa
Cabbage                704

8.  Brussel
     Sprouts            672

9.  Swiss Chard     670

10. Arugala           559

For more information, see "http:blog.fooducate.com/2010"

Try adding some of these to a salad or stir fry and get high nutritional content!

Gluten Free-Healthy Happy Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

Fresh oversized Romaine lettuce leaves

Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion

Hummus  (Ground chickpeas.)  (Store bought or make your own in a blender.)

Olive Oil

Take large lettuce leaf,  place a two tablespoons of Hummus in the center of leaf, add teaspoon of olive oil, add chopped vege mix, roll up, and then eat!

Low calorie healthy snack or lunch.

Bit of useful information.  The oldest woman who lived in contemporary times said she drank half of olive oil a day and that was her secret to staying alive. 

At the Farmer's Market

Most big cities have farmer's markets where local prodcuers come out and sell the freshest and most desirable fruits and vegetables of the season.  In addition to supporting local farmers you will get the best deals here and the sweetest or most delicious vegetables to be found. Check your local paper or online listings and visit your local farmer's market today.

In the garden

This is me in the garden.  By the way, gardening is pretty good excerise too.  It helps to get a person away from the computer screen and bend and move their body and use their hands in a different way besides typing.  It's great when the sun is out!

Seedlings

Welcome to my home page.  Just as the seedlings are the first thing to sprout, this website is about to sprout and in the Spring it will blossom.

I am just your average urban dweller trying to make a greener Earth for myself and all my fellow Earth dwellers.

I am a member of my community garden in sunny San Francisco where we are fortunate to have many farmers markets.  I love growing, cooking, and eating my own food.  I feel much healthier and happier knowing what is in the food on my table.

Welcome and good luck at growing your own garden in your corner of the Earth too!