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Bruschetta Benefits

Basil:

• High in vitamin K
• Provides lots of protein and help protect cell structures against radiation and oxygen-based damaged
• 2 tbsp =1 calorie

Tomato:

• High in vitamin A and C, and folic acid
• Reduces risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, depression,
• 1 tomato= 22 calories

Garlic:

• High in vitamin C, calcium, and minerals
• Reduces risk of bronchitis, TB (tuberculosis), liver disorders, diabetes, and fevers
• 1 garlic clove= 4 calories

Day 3: Bruschetta

Bruschetta:

Ingredients:

• tomatoes
• garlic cloves
• olive oil
• basil
• lemon juice
• salt & pepper
• french bread

Directions:

1. deseed the tomatoes and slice into cubes

2.Mince garlic 

3.cut basil into thin slices

4.put tomatoes, garlic, olive oil,basil, salt & pepper, and lemon Juice in a bowl and stirr

5. slice and toast bread

6.Place a spoonful of mixture on each slice

7.enjoy!!!

Grocery Shopping

Today we went to a local farmers' market on Blossom Hill Rd. to get the ingredients for our recipes. We were able to get all the fruits and vegetables that we needed except for french bread. What we did do though is buy some freshly baked french bread from Le Boulanger in Downtown Willow Glen. We only spent about $30 dollars, but it was worth it. Pretty much all the money we paid with our actually going to the farmers and it was the freshest and most delicious food.

Here's Hayley loving some freshly baked bread.

Here's Emily buying a ripe apple in the rain.

Veggie Pasta Benefits

Tomatoes:

• High in vitamin A and C, and folic acid
• Reduces risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, depression,
• 1 tomato= 22 calories

Carrots:

• They improve vision
• help prevent cancer, slows aging, prevents heart disease
• High in Vitamin A
• 1 Carrot=25 calories

Green Beans:

• high in Vitamin K, C,and fiber
• great source of folitates, prevent infection, help lower blood pressure
• 1 and a half Cup= 31 calories

Broccoli: 

• High in Vitamin C, K, fiber, and iron
• lower the rick of diabetes, heart disease, cancers
• 1 Serving=50 calories

Day 2:Veggie Pasta

Veggie Pasta

Ingredients:

• Pasta 
• tomatoes 
• carrots
• vinaigrette
• green beans
• broccoli  

Directions:
1) Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way to the top with water
2) Wait for the water to boil
3) Add in 2-3 handfuls of pasta in the pot of water
4)let pasta cook for about 10 min

Vinaigrette:
Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons finely minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup of hot water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a food processor combine garlic and mustard until well mixed
2. Whisk in balsamic vinegar, hot water and sugar
3. Slowly add in olive oil mixing until emulsified
4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate

Spinach Salad Benifits

Spinach:

• High in protein
• Iron
• Lowers risk of cancer
• Improves bone health and blood glucose
• 1 cup= 27 calories

Strawberries: 

• High in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber
• Alleviates inflammation, fever, kidney stones, and bad breath
• 1 cup= 50 calories

Apples:

• High in vitamin C, B vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals
• Reduces the risk of cancer hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease
• 1 apple= 52 calories

Pecans: 

• Contains a lot of antioxidants
• High in vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and fiber
• Reduces risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer

Day 1: Spinach salad

Spinach Salad:
Ingredients:

• Spinach
• strawberries
• apples
• Pecans

Directions:
1. Wash the spinach, apples and strawberries.
2.then slice the apples and strawberries
3. Chop up the pecans in a food processor
4.mix ingredients in a bowl

Vinaigrette:
Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons finely minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup of hot water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions:
1.in a food processor combine garlic and mustard until well mixed
2.whisk in balsamic vinegar, hot water and sugar
3.slowly add in olive oil mixing until emulsified
4.add salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate

Important Vocabulary

Locally-Grown: products grown within your farming area
In-Season: this means that the food you want to grow is at its peak for harvesting and will be at its best flavor wise. If the product you want is in season, it will most likely be the freshest and the cheapest to get throughout the year.
Sustainable: conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources