Simple greens can pack a big health punch.
Heres how, as well as some of our favorite ways to prepare spring mix in the kitchen.
And while spring mix looks like an unassuming veggie, it packs a pretty nice punch.
Photo:PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER
Supports Gut Health
If theres one nutrient your digestive system likes, its fiber.
Assists Digestion and Keeps You Full
We really cant stop talking about the fiber in spring mix.
Thanks to the filling nutrient, youll feel satisfied after eating a meal that incorporates leafy greens.
(Because who doesnt love a little extra crunch?)
Manakers favorite lunch wrap includes grilled chicken, avocado, spicy mayo andof coursespring mix.
For even more clever ways to use your spring mix, Manaker suggests tossing it into your smoothies.
Yes: your smoothies!
To keep your spring mix fresh and crispy, it’s important to store it properly.
ensure the greens are dry and remove any wilted leaves before placing them in the crisper drawer.
The towel will absorb the moisture from the greens and keep them fresher for longer.
This also works well for clamshell containers of spring mix.
Spring mix is also high in fiber, which benefits gut health and digestion.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
American Heart Association.Among leafy green powerhouses, spinach packs a wallop.
