WHFoods Weekly Newsletter: Focus on Green Peas

[WHFoods.org]( WHFoods Newsletter Nature's Nutrient-Rich Foods April 9, 2018 [How to Eat Healthier in 2018[How to Eat Healthier in 2018]]( [George Mateljan] Dear Friend of WHFoods: This week we celebrate green peas, a favorite spring vegetable now in the peak of its season. Eating foods in season is an important part of the WHFoods way of eating. When a food is in season it has the best flavor, most nutrients, and usually is less expensive. Green peas are a great addition to your menu due to their concentration of vitamins and minerals. Plus, they also provide the carotenoid phytonutrients, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are known to promote vision and eye health. Your adviser for healthy eating and cooking, George World's Healthiest Food This Week: Green Peas Green peas are an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory standout at the peak of their season. [MORE]( With a combination of healthy dietary fiber and artery-protecting antioxidants, green peas are a must for a heart smart meal plan. [Green Peas]( [Green Peas]( Recipe for Delicious-Tasting Green Peas 3-Minute Healthy Sauteed Green Peas Garden Peas have been shelled and are widely available frozen. "Healthy Sauteing" Peas is a revolutionary way to enhance their mildy sweet flavor while, at the same time, increasing the likelihood of retaining more of their health-promoting nutrients. [READ NOW[Green Peas]]( Learn More About Green Peas - Enjoy your green peas fresh from the garden, here's how: [MORE]( - Green peas are among the oldest and most widely grown food crops in the world. [MORE]( - Here are some easy ways to incorporate green peas into your daily meal plans. [MORE]( - Green peas are a very good source of eight different key nutrients, making them a great dietary staple. [MORE]( [7-Day Meal Plan PDF]( Click on image to download a PDF [Blueberry Smoothie]( WHFoods Meal Plan Recipe Each day this week we'll be highlighting a breakfast recipe from our new WHFoods Meal Plan -- 7 days and 23 delicious recipes providing 100% of our daily nutrient recommendations. Jump-start your day with our nutritious smoothie that is so filling it will help satisfy your appetite until lunch! Today's Recipe: Energizing Blueberry Smoothie [READ NOW[WHFoods Meal Plan Day 1]]( "Dear George, you have it all: the varieties of food, the cooking methods, the best storage, fantastic recipes, all with the underpinning of solid, scientific research put in to well-written, easily accessible language. - Saazon MFT" --------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friend of World's Healthiest Foods: We'd love to hear from you! Please email us your reviews and comments after having tried the recipes from our powerful World's Healthiest Foods Meal Plan. Email us at [gmf@mauigateway.com](mailto:gmf@mauigateway.com?subject=WHFoods Meal Plan Review) Visit us at [WHFoods.org]( The WHFoods Way of Eating helps you enjoy more energy, strong bones, healthy skin, good sleep and other benefits for optimum health. Copyright © 2018 The George Mateljan Foundation, All Rights Reserved Newsletter circulation: over 120,000 George Mateljan Foundation, PO Box 25801, Seattle, Washington 98165 [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](