I want to share a question I always ask myself before eating: How long did it take for this food to come from the earth to get to my dinner plate? Less time to the table means you’re getting the most nutrient-dense, enzyme-rich food possible, which will keep your immune system strong, your energy levels high and your waistline in check.
Unfortunately, many supermarket foods undergo so much processing that they barely resemble food anymore. The items that I avoid at all cost? Sugar and all sugar substitutes, artificial sweeteners, bad fats, chemicals, preservatives and any food with an ingredient on a label that I can’t pronounce or don’t recognize. This basically eliminates most (but not all) packaged foods and soy-fillers.
Luckily, the summer heat makes many crave lighter, more refreshing whole foods like raw fruits and vegetables. This compulsion means you’re likely eating healthier this season without even trying.
However, in the swelter, I can’t help but wonder why mayonnaise-rich coleslaw still ends up on most barbecue menus when it’s full of unhealthy fats and tastes like it came straight from KFC. No offense KFC.
It’s time for a coleslaw recipe that’s as high in flavour as it is in nutrients (and doesn’t require you to drown your cabbage in calorie and preservative-laden grocery store dressings). Well, here it is! Try this dish at your next barbecue; your guests will love it and won’t even suspect how easy it was to make.
Cabbage-Slaw
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups of green cabbage, shredded with a grater
1-1/2 cups of purple cabbage, shredded with a grater
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
½ of a medium sized red onion, diced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp of red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
Good dose of sea salt and black pepper
Method:
Shred the cabbage into a large bowl and mix with the garlic and onions. Combine the olive oil with the vinegar in a separate bowl. Pour the dressing onto the slaw and mix. Feel free to add more dressing if it doesn’t fully coat everything. Season with sea salt and pepper. Garnish with some parsley, mint or anything edible and green to make it look pretty and appetizing.
The crunchy texture and taste of this recipe make it pair well with just about anything. You will love how easy it is to make and you will impress your dinner guests by not serving pre-made coleslaw.
EnJoy!
Joy McCarthy, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach of Joyous Health, loves to inspire others to eat well, live well and be happy.
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