Spring superfoods for healthy living

Lori Tolleson, registered dietician with Morrison Healthcare at Kern Medical Hospital joins 23ABC morning anchor Alex Batres to talk about some of the Spring superfoods you should be including in your diet.

 

Tolleson says superfoods are high in fiber and pack a lot of nutrients in a small portion.

 

Superfoods include leafy greens like kale and spinach, fruit such as berries, and chia seeds.

 

Tolleson says the hospital holds a nutrition clinic once a month and works to promote wellness in the community year round.

CALORIES (kcal): 370

PROTEIN (g): 36

CARBOHYDRATE (g): 48

TOTAL FAT (g): 5

SODIUM (mg): 420

SAT FAT (g): 1

DIETARY FIBER (g): 5

INGREDIENTS:4 each Grilled Chicken Breast, 4 oz.

1/2 tsp Olive Canola Oil Blend

2 cups Blueberries, Fresh

1/2 cup Granny Smith Apple, Unpeeled, Diced

2 tbsp Cilantro, Chopped

1 tsp Jalapeño Peppers

1/4 cup Red Onions, Sliced

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1 Tbsp Lime Juice, Fresh

1/2 tsp Black Pepper, Ground

2 cups Cooked Farro

 

METHOD:

Grill the Chicken breast and Cook the Farro. Serve hot. Prepare the Salsa:Slice the blueberries in half, dice the apples, jalapeño and chop the cilantro. In a large bowl combine the apples, lime juice, blueberries, cilantro, jalapeño, onion, cumin, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. (Omit jalapeños if desired).ServeSlice the chicken breast and place over 1/2 cup cooked farro. Top with salsa.