Everything you see these days has a little more color than usual...from neon workout clothes and brightly colored tennis shoes to bright & shiny purses to the welcome change of orange, lime-green and other brighly-colored polos for men. So while you are adding those pops of color to your outfits, try bringing some into your cooking!
Carotenoids - antioxidants found in red, orange, yellow & dark green produce - give you an edge in helping stave off the chances of breast cancer. So perk up your plate with these ideas!
Pump up Breakfast:
Add canned pumpkin to your whole grain waffle or pancake batter, or mix some into your whole grain oats. When baking, substitute pumpkin for the oil in your muffin mix.
Take a Side Trip:
Add grated carrots to your brown rice or couscous side dish. Sprinkle them over the just-cooked grains and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before stirring.
Raise the Taco Bar:
Instead of iceberg lettuce (which really has little or no nutritional value), use shredded kale or grated raw butternut squash or beets in your tacos. Saute it a bit before putting on your taco if you aren't a fan of the stronger flavors.
Source: Fitness Magazine, April 2013
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