Nutrition
Colors, colors everywhere. It's as simple as eating a colorful snack or meal. This month we give advice on how to get as many antioxidants in your meals as possible. What is an antioxidant you ask?
An antioxidant is a nutrient found in some foods that prevent oxidation. When oxidation occurs in the body it can cause damage to the the cells. Cells are the smallest structure that makes up your body. The damage that oxidation causes in the body can lead to heart disease, cancer and other diseases; eating foods that are antioxidants can lessen the damage.
Here are a variety of foods you can eat that contain antioxidants. Remember eat your colors:
- Eat your reds (tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries and red peppers)
- Eat your blues (blueberries, grapes)
- Eat your orange (oranges, canteloupe, sweet potato's, carrots)
- Eat your greens (spinach, kiwi, broccoli)
Chicken and Black Bean Tacos
INGREDIENTS
12 6-inch corn tortillas
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
15-oz can low-sodium black beans, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
6 tablespoons salsa
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 250°F.
Wrap tortillas in foil. Place in oven while preparing chicken mixture.
In a large skillet, cook ground chicken, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. Place mixture in a colander and rinse under hot water. Drain well. Return to skillet.
Stir in beans, cilantro and chili powder. Cook about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture over half of each corn tortilla; fold over. Add tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and salsa if desired.
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