Eat the Rainbow: GREEN Foods

There is something so grounding about consuming green foods to me. Whether its leafy greens, cilantro or my personal favorite – matcha – green foods are special.Green foods are some of the most nutrient dense foods and consuming leafy greens regularly is associated with decreased risk of flare ups. I recognize with IBD- they are also often fear foods for many. If this is you – try modifications like blending, cooking, peeling etc. We discuss this throughout the library.Green foods include many including – okra, parsley, cilantro, green bell pepper, broccoli, broccoli sprouts, green tea, grapes, spinach, zucchini, swiss chard, kale, matcha and many more!Nutritional Uses:Plant Compounds in Green Foods: Catechins, Chlorophyll, Epigallocatechin, Flavinoids, Glucobrassicin, L-theanine, Phytosterols, Silymarin, Vitexin, Tannins, SulforaphaneTry it out: Green SmoothiesI love a green smoothie! My personal favorite is spinach + pineapple + mango and a 1/2 a lemon with water. Try it out: Matcha MagicYou didn’t think I’d let the green post go by without mentioning matcha did you?! Matcha has been my morning habit for years. My obsession started after attending an actual matcha ceremony – the traditional way matcha is served. Matcha is great in that it contains L-theanine which is thought to […]