healthy.every.day - nyc: cabbage

Thursday, November 1, 2012

leek and cabbage soup

Thursday Afternoon

Food: soup, made with leeks, cabbage, redskin potatoes, carrots, parsley, garlic, and tofu

Body: a 45-minute walk around Hell's kitchen

Mind: a friend from work came over, and her hilarity cracks me up every time

Today I discovered the absolutely amazing hidden gem known as Stiles Farmers Market on 9th Ave. For less than $5, I got a head of cabbage, two carrots, two leaks, two cloves of garlic, two potatoes, and a bag of fresh parsley. It was inexpensive, but high quality - and perfect for "working from home because of a broken subway" meal. Add in some tofu and it's packed with nutrients and flavor; it's really a wonderful warm meal to eat on the couch! Leave a comment if you'd like the recipe to be posted! :)

Nutritional Highlights: In 2-cups of soup: 250% daily value Vitamin A; 110% daily value Vitamin C; 20% daily value fiber; 140% daily value Vitamin K; 7 grams of protein

Thursday, October 25, 2012

chopped Mediterranean

Thursday Afternoon

Food: chopped Mediterranean salad with romaine, red cabbage, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, and other veggies

Body: a 45-minute walk around Manhattan

Mind: reading a new book on the train

I took a personal day today because I'm moving into a new apartment. After the mayhem of carrying suitcases and scheduling my movers, I needed a majorly healthy lunch, before hopping on a 4-hour train to see my parents. Enter this delightful chopped salad, from 44 & X, a trendy, bright, and healthy restaurant only a 10 minute walk from my apartment. The texture was perfect, and I loved the light pesto dressing around the side. It was that perfect "won't leave me feeling blah" meal before a long train ride.

Nutritional Highlights: 12 grams of protein; 120% daily value vitamin A; 100% daily value vitamin C; 9 grams of fiber