Spice things up

 I recently read an article in Eating Clean Magazine that talks about the health benefits of various spices.

Curry - alleviates achy joints
Cayenne - eases congestion
Cumin - boosts energy
Paprika - soothes headaches

A couple from my church gave me a book about spices. I was fascinated by the origins of some of our favorite spices. Homework - Do some internet research on spices.

Challenge: use two new spices this week.

Chard - OMG. Yesterday, I had some sauteed chard from Whole Food. It was wonderful. The chard was tossed with a little bit of oil, sesame seeds and seasonings.

My vegetable of the week is asparagus. I love asparagus. This week I am going to experiment with "asparagus soup." Wish me luck. There are two types of asparagus - white and green. Steaming is the most popular method for preparing asparagus. I like to roast asparagus in the oven with a little brush of oil.  Asparagus is a great source of vitamin C - get some asap. :) WW has a great recipe for asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto.

tip: Most veggies are ZERO points on WW.

Have a Veggie Good day,
fitandslim4ever