08/01/2022
Now is a great time for getting more local veggies. Here is one way to do that: Breakfast Garden Omelette - ingredients = 6 eggs, 1 medium red potato, 1 red sweet pepper, spring onions (1 or 2), tomato, medium or 6 cherry tomatoes.
Place 1/4 cup olive oil in frying pan to heat on low medium.
Microwave the potato 4 minutes, then slice thinly, along with sliced peppers and onions. Saute' until potatoes begin to brown. Add sliced tomato, then eggs. Eggs can be whisked prior to adding. Cook until eggs get solid, then flip to finish cooking. Add shredded cheese if desired and salt/pepper to taste. This serves 2. You can refrigerate and reheat in the microwave. Red potatoes are a great source of fiber because the peeling is usually consumed. Here is some nutrition information: One medium red potato (with the skin) contains 3g of dietary fiber per serving. Red potatoes provide a great source of fiber because the skin, where the majority of the fiber is located, is consumed regardless of the preparation. Not only is this a gut-health benefit, but also because the fiber gives potatoes their substance, which will help you feel full longer. The same amount of fiber in potatoes is found in many whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals. Red potatoes have at least 10% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin B6.
Vitamin D can be found in egg yolks, salmon and other foods, but people in the north US may be more likely to have vitamin D deficiencies because we get this vitamin from the sun as well as some foods. According to the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Source Vitamin D is necessary to absorb important minerals such as calcium. This vitamin is being studied for it's many properties including : "laboratory studies show that vitamin D can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation. Many of the body’s organs and tissues have receptors for vitamin D, which suggest important roles beyond bone health, and scientists are actively investigating other possible functions. The link is provided for you in case you want to read more.
Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical …
