how to fall in love with greens...

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The other morning I had some kale with umeboshi vinegar and flaxseed oil and I thought "My God if people aren't eating this they are crazy!"
 
If you haven't been using the ume-flax combo on greens you are missing out! It is just so delicious. Of course sometimes greens like kale collards or bok choy are good on their own – especially for superheroes. But when you feel like your greens need a little extra kick you must put a tad of umeboshi vinegar and a bit of flaxseed oil on them. Yum! The Bok Choy and Ume Vinaigrette recipe in my book p. 264-265 will do the trick and ume-flax dressing is insane with cabbage leeks and toasted sunflower seeds too.
 
Also if you are afraid or new to greens and they sound disgusting to you this will cure you! Try some greens with my Tahini Dressing p. 263 Basic Ume Vinaigrette p.172 or the Ume Sesame Dressing p.262-263 from my book – I'm pretty sure if you hate greens and you put one of these sauces on them you'll love 'em. And of course your body will too!

Remember to eat greens at least once a day – the dark leafy ones. Iceberg lettuce doesn't count! I'm not talking Swiss chard or spinach I'm talking Chinese cabbage kale bok choy or collards. Swiss chard and spinach are fine for vegans but not something superheroes want to eat frequently no more than 1-2 times per week. For info on why see p. 64 of The Kind Diet.

There is whole world of green goodness waiting for you so try dressing up your greens with umeboshi vinegar and flaxseed oil ASAP!

What's your favorite way to prepare greens?