Many veggies start with "C" but these 3 are VIV (very important vegetables) for gut health and today I'm sharing WHY and HOW to help your fam learn to love 'em!

Today, our SPOTLIGHT vegetables starting with the letter C are:

1. Cauliflower
2. Cabbage
3. Chard

We chose the two cruciferous veggies—cauliflower and cabbage—since they are uniquely powerful when it comes to promoting gut health. You see, these guys are rich in fiber, contain anti-inflammatory compounds, support detoxification, and contain vitamins and minerals crucial for maintaining a healthy gut lining and supporting digestive processes.

We're also throwing chard a lotta LOVE. Chard is this epic but underused green that's a great "gateway" green to help kids move beyond spinach and start enjoying more greens because it's softer and less bitter than most kale.

GREENS are like the GOLD of vegetables for too many reasons to count. Packed with phytonutrients, essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they support overall whole health, boost immunity, aid digestion, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. They're also high in fiber, making them great for promoting a healthy gut. Um… pass the greens, thanks.

Let's do this:

• FIRST we uncover the “magic powers” each vegetable has for our bodies & minds 
• SECOND I’ll share my top tips and tricks for introducing & preparing these veggies with kids in mind
• THIRD we give you access to 3 EPIC EFF APPROVED recipes to explore, for each

Grab the 9 EFF APPROVED recipes:

Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Buffalo Style Cauliflower

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23015451/whole-roasted-buffalo-cauliflower-recipe/

Cheesy CauliPOWER Steaks

https://hungryhappens.net/cheesy-cauliflower-steaks/

Mashed Buttered Cauliflower

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-mashed-cauliflower-recipe/

Cabbage

Napa Cabbage Chinese Chicken Salad

https://pinchofyum.com/napa-chicken-salad-with-sesame-dressing

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples (sub avocado oil and add nuts before serving)

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013028-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples

The BEST Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/stuffed-cabbage-rolls/#wprm-recipe-container-19197

Chard

Sausage, Greens & Beans Pasta

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sausage-greens-and-beans-pasta

Chard and Cheddar Omelet 

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chard-and-cheddar-omelet

Chard Tahini Dip (feel free to remove or reduce the garlic if your little is still learning to love it)

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/swiss-chard-tahini-dip

Other "C" veggies you'll wanna explore:

1. Carrots
2. Celery
3. Celeriac or celery root (excellent mashed with butter)
4. Cucumbers (check out Stella’s fav way to eat them in my VF guide)
5. Corn
6. Collard greens
7. Chicory - aka endive 
8. Choy Sum - Chinese flowering cabbage

"C Veggie" Recipes We Love

Carrots

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/carrot-recipes

Celery

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/non-boring-celery-recipes/

Celeriac or celery root

https://yummyaddiction.com/celery-root-recipes/

Cucumbers

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8054533/cucumber-recipes-to-make-forever/

Corn

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/our-best-corn-recipes

Collard greens

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8078504/collard-greens-recipes-youll-make-forever/

Chicory - aka endive 

https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/collection/best-chicory-recipes/

Choy Sum - Chinese flowering cabbage

https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/choy-sum/937907856730/

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⁠This is What I Eat⁠ (a great kids book to explore earth foods)

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