Fall Salads

It was with some sadness that I harvested the last of the edible flowers for salad deliveries this morning, it's a sure sign of summer's end. On the other hand, we have a wealth of hearty winter greens coming in, and one of the advantages of salads made with spinach, Bok Choi, kale and other winter greens is that you can enjoy them hot or cold!

Dark green leafy vegetables are considered one of the most nutrient-dense foods available (on a calorie-for-calorie comparison). Specifically, they are an excellent source of minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium; as well as vitamins K, C, E, and many of the B vitamins. Additionally, leafy greens provide a number of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
Cementing their place on the nutritional honor roll, recent research suggests that they can help prevent age-related cognitive declines, prevent cataracts and boost eye health, and may also reduce your risk of skin cancer!