Trying this...

Not feeling like writing... In the meantime, take a look at the new green veggie I'm going to try thanks to my Happy, Healthy Friend....

Escarole

This is a salad green all of us walk right by in the grocery store--completely ignoring. At least I do. It's been shown to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, thanks to its particular combination of phytochemicals, fiber, and vitamins. It has all of the good--none of the bad. I wasn't able to find a reference to this particular research, but I previously posted about the nutritive anti-cancer properties of greens in the chicory family--which includes escarole. Click here to read more: "Straight from the Experts at Ohio State University, Johns Hopkins University, & Canyon Ranch: Three "New-to-Me" Super Foods: Black Raspberries, Broccoli Sprouts, & Chicory-Family Leafy Greens"



According to Canyon Ranch's Christine Sardo, in 1 cup of cooked greens in the chicory family you'll get over 600% of your daily vitamin K, over 150% of your daily vitamin A, and 65% of your daily vitamin C--plus a host of anti-oxidants that are essential for cancer prevention. Plus their high folate content protects against colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer.