Eating on a budget? Yes, you can eat well too! The trick is to choose foods that are in season and locally available. It's May and that means a proliferation of greens; lettuce (romaine, bibb and red or green leaf to name a few), spinach, bok choi, arugula, cabbage, and Swiss chard. Add asparagus, broccoli, radishes or all kinds, snap peas and green onions either to your salad or plate. Or try making a stir fry that includes bok choi, Asian collards, chard, asparagus, broccoli, snap peas and green onions. The textures are fabulous with a combination of tender and crisp.
Early fruit features strawberries - smaller, locally available ones tend to be sweeter. In addition to making a great dessert strawberries can be added to greens for a terrific salad. Use a fruity vinaigrette such as raspberry or pomegranate and throw in some nuts.
These are available early in the season. Check out locally available sources such as farmers' market. Some food stores seek out local sources for their seasonal produce. If yours doesn't suggest it!
Healthy eating!
Marcia
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