I have recently accepted a temporary job cooking on the set of a reality TV show (I can’t tell you which one yet).  Basically all I have to do is shop and cook for the cast of the show; which is really fun - the only catch is that the days are REALLY LONG!  Like really, really long... I'm talking 12 hours plus.

I’m only on day four of twenty eight and let me tell you, It didn’t take long to realize that I was gonna have to make a very conscious effort to make my basic needs a priority (basic needs = eating well, working out, getting enough rest) throughout this hectic schedule… It may be my only shot at staying sane;).

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Dark leafy greens are some of the most nutrient dense foods out there. Whenever you see the term "power food" these babies are always at the top of the list.  They are so rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants that they literally quench your body with nutrients. 

Adding just one cup to your daily diet can strengthen immunity, protect against cancer, assist in mental clarity, cleanse the cells and the lunges, and improve cardiovascular health (just to name a few)!!

This video offers a basic introduction to the variety of spring time leafy greens available and over in the food focus box I have a variety of recipes using leafy greens so hopefully you'll feel inspired to give them a try if you're not already:).

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Spring time is naturally a very cleansing time of year.  After a long, cold winter of heartier, heavier foods, Spring rolls in with its fresh, light flavors that are designed by nature to help clean us out and lighten us up a bit!

Leafy greens are the number one ingredient missing in the American diet which is why I've decided to focus on Spring Leafy Greens this month!
 

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Ever since the beginning of "asparagus" month I have had a stir-fry on the brain, I just wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to do.  So I began searching around on some other food blogs for ideas (which by the way is about the only place I search for recipes online these days).

I found a recipe that caught my eye over at The Perfect Pantry and decided to give it a try. (if you have never visited The Perfect Pantry before you really must, you'll learn everything you'll ever need to know about items you can keep in your pantry)!  I pretty much stuck to the recipe except I bulked up the veggie department a bit and added some tofu in order to get a little protein into the meal.  Speaking of tofu, let me give you a little tofu tip...

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