Sneaky Green Frittata

Nutrition
The US Department of Agriculture suggests 3 cups of dark leafy green vegetables per week. Most adults, let alone children, do not meet those requirements. So why the obsession with leafy greens? Calorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables are the most nutrient-dense food around. They contain minerals like calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium, vitamins B, C, E and K and phytonutrients and antioxidants that augment cardiovascular health, blood sugar regulation, digestion and detoxification. I like to think of them as harboring the energy of the sun. They convert sunlight into chlorophyll so when we eat a plate of leafy greens, we are literally taking in the sun's energy. Because some greens like spinach and Swiss chard have oxalic acid that can prevent the optimal absorption of calcium, it’s good to rotate between chard, kale, spinach, collards and gorgeous Asian greens like bok choy. With the choline in eggs for memory and brain development, good quality protein from eggs and proscuitto and starch from potatoes, this sneaky green frittata is a nutritious and complete meal.

By Spice Spice Baby