Making Yummy Diet Changes

I love food- as most APO people do- and for my health pledge, I am starting off with diet changes. I have been combing health sites, finding out the recommended health foods of today. Out of all the foods, one is making its way into most of my meals because of its unique flavor and ability to make me feel full very quickly. This superfood is kale.

Kale is such a versatile vegetable- you can it it raw, cooked, and mixed in soups. Its bittersweet, kind of nutty flavor makes it an interesting addition to meals, unlike other greens that people dread to eat. My favorite way to eat kale is as a salad with this dressing a church lady gave me:

(This is enough for six salads or less if you like a light amount of dressing)

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice

1-2 tsp chili powder

Pinch of garlic

Salt to taste

Either mix ingredients in a bowl or put in a small bottle and shake. Refrigerate any you don't use for up to two weeks, not that it will last that long. ;)

I will start on exercising soon- when I get over my cold, which should be in just a couple of days. I want to work on the Couch to 5K plan and my DWTS DVD Workout in hopes to get more active overall.

If you have any recipes or food suggestions, lay them on me, and I'll give some of my own! :)

YiLFS and Health,

Martha