Need a New Year’s Resolution?

This is the time of year when hundreds of millions of people resolve to live better in the coming year. At
the top of the list is losing the Christmas cookie weight plus a few additional pounds. Fitness is another
oft-made goal, as you swear to Gods of the New Year that you will work out at the gym and take up
running. We have a different, easier resolution for you this year: Eat more fruits and vegetables.
I re-read the blogs we posted over the year and found a thread that I just need to tug at one more time:
Eating plants does you a world of good. When you eat fruits and veggies, the capacity of plants to grow
and heal and reproduce is transferred to you through their phytochemicals. We don’t think the TV dried-
up fruits and vegetables in capsules necessarily maintain this magic. So, resolve to eat the real thing.
Fruit is easy—it’s the original “fast food.” But veggies are best when prepared well. Our gift to you this
season is our recipe for roast veggies.
Set your oven to 375 degrees. Cut your favorite veggies into bit-sized chunks (zucchini, summer
squash, peppers, eggplants, carrots, green beans, Brussels sprouts, etc.). Put them on a baking
sheet, spray with a little olive or avocado oil, sprinkle with salt or your favorite seasoning. Bake
for 15-40 minutes, giving them a spin after 10 minutes, and testing them with a fork. Carrots
naturally will take longer—the tender guys like zukes will be done quick.
Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in vegetables. Even if you never really enjoyed eating them
before, we think you’ll keep coming back all year long to these roasty little nuggets. Happy New Year!