Hail for Kale

Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around. If you find yourself bored of lettuce or mixed greens, substituting kale in a salad is just as delicious and really creates a unique flavor. Kale is filled with antioxidants and nutrients, known for lowering your risk of certain cancers and diseases. 

The Facts: One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6, 40% of magnesium, 180% of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C, and 1,020% of vitamin K. It is also a good source of minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus. Below is a recipe for kale salad that I have created, and I use it about once week. It is very simple but extra yummy. Try it out :)

Ingredients: 1lb fresh organic red and green kale, chopped

Red onions chopped, red cabbage chopped, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

dash of kosher salt and black pepper

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Looks I Love

This season I am fond of anything and everything glittery, sparkly, and sequin-filled, which is so not my typical style. On an average day I am smothered in neutral draping tops paired with jeans, and a gold watch is about the extent of my jewelry. Lately though, I've been completely enamored with the combination of masculine meets feminine. Looks such as boyfriend jeans and a sequined top are fabulous, chic, yet still casual. Wearing a signature sequined statement piece is the perfect way to glam up your look this season. I am absolutely going on a hunt for the Vince sequined top shown below! 

Fall foods to the rescue

Hi loves! My hiatus is finally over, and I am back to the blog world. This week I read an interesting article about fall foods and their antioxidant effects. Although some of these foods are not common items stocked in your kitchen, they are incredibly tasty, not to mention overflowing with nutrients. Try them out and let me know what you think!

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a great source of fiber and vitamin A, which according to the Harvard School of Public Health, stimulates white blood cells and regulates cell growth and division. 

Try a pumpkin soup on one of those crisp fall nights, with this recipe.

Beets

Beets are packed with folate, vitamin C, and magnesium, thanks to their vibrant pigment. 

Try a beet and goat cheese salad with this recipe, the combination is my personal favorite!

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are an incredible source of fiber, vitamin C, and folate; and if you are not a huge fan of the sprouts, you can utilize their cousin with the same nutrients, broccoli.

Try a side dish of crispy roasted brussels sprouts using this recipe.

Enjoy! 

xox

Info via The Huffington Post online

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