Welcome to your fifth ReFresh newsletter of the season! Fall is right around the corner and we are so excited to try new recipes with you!
In this newsletter, you will find:
Information about Green Beans and their health benefits in “Featured Bag Item”.
Gardening tips for tomatoes in the “Gardening”.
A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
What’s going on in town in the “Community Resources”.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and thank you for your participation as we work together to build a healthy local food system.
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Featured Bag Item
What are Green Beans and what are its health benefits?
Green beans are an immature legume and are botanically a fruit but are eaten commonly as vegetables. Low in calories and high in fiber, they are a good source of Vitamin C and K, which helps support immunity and bone health. Green beans are diabetes-friendly as they are low on the glycemic index.
Cooking Tips: Green beans can be steamed, sauteed, roasted, stir-fried, or boiled and served fresh as a side dish.
Storage Tip: Green Beans can be stored in a bag for up to 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Disclaimer: The information shared by Three Sisters Kitchen (TSK) is for general informational purposes only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a doctor or other health care provider.
Chaurasia, S. (2020). Green beans. Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Fruits and Vegetables, 289-300. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-812780-3.00017-9 (Chaurasia, 2020)
This Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans recipe offers several nutritional benefits. Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy, and also contain fiber, which supports digestion (Health Benefits of Potatoes). Green beans are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, which are important for immune function, skin health, and prevent blood clotting, respectively (American Heart Association). The use of olive oil adds healthy fats, which help the metabolism of fat-soluble vitamins and provide a satisfying flavor to the dish (Cleveland Clinic). For more details, you can check out the full recipe here.
Garlic Green Beans
Ejotes con Ajo
Oi Muchim (Cucumber Salad)
Recipes by 1) Victoria at Wholesome Farmhouse Recipes 2) Three Sisters Kitchen 3)NM ChileJang
Community Resources
WIC provides healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and Health and Community resources.
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505-312-7296
WIC ofrece alimentos saludables, apoyo a la lactancia materna, educación nutricional y recursos de salud y comunitarios.
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505-312-7296
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