5 Power Foods
You Already
Have
When you finally decide to make your Quaponics system
here are some things to think about as you start up your
healthy in home garden for you and your family
TOMATOES
PRICE PER 1 CUP SERVING: $1.28
WHY THEY’RE GREAT: “ They’re one
of the highest sources of cancer-faighting
antioxidant lycopene,and they’re very low
-calorie
HOW TO USE THEM: Slice and sprinkle
with pepper, salt, and extra-virgin olive oil.
RED PEPPERS
PRICE PER 1 CUP SERVING: $1.38
WHY THEY’RE GREAT: “Thee are really high in vitamin C- Just one cup has triple what you need dailywhich is important for healthy skin.
HOW TO USE THEM: Dip in hummus.
BEET GREENS
PRICE PER 1 CUP SERVIING: 38 cents
WHY THEY’RE GREAT: One cup of beet leave contain
an insane amout of vitamin K ( 774 percent of your daily
need!) and double the blook pressure-lowering potassium
you’d find in coconut water.
HOW TO USE THEM: Saute with olive oil, onion, garlic,
salt, and pepper. Serve as a side dish, like spinach
46/F-STYLE CHICAGO
PUMPKIN
PRICE PER 1-CUP SERVING: 63 cents
WHY IT’S GREAT: Each serving has almost 3 grams of fiber- more than you’ll get
in a cup of kale- and double the vision supporting vitamin A you need daily.
HOW TO USE IT: Scoop out the seeds,
then roast it as you would a sweet potato
and serve it with a little bit of olive oil, salt,
and pepper.
BROCCOLI
PRICE PER 1 CUP SERVING: 63 cents
WHY IT’S GREAT: A cooked cup contains
almost half the folate you need daily to
protect your fertility. It also packs 4 grams
of protein- more than what’s in a table poon
of almond butter, and without the extra
calories.
HOW TO USE IT: Steam it- you lose nutrient to water when you boil. Add to omelets,
salad, and pastas.