Since childhood, our parents have always told us the importance of eating our veggies.
"You need to eat your vegetables to grow."
"Eating carrots will give you good eyesight."
"Spinach will make you strong like Popeye!"
Well, by now, we know there is truth in these motivation and bribery methods - Veggies are indeed good for our health!
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 2½ cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit daily for overall health, which amounts to about nine servings per day. But often, this is hard to achieve! We get it!
This tasty and easy Garbanzo and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is one surefire way to increase your vegetable intake and add tons of goodness!
→ Sweet potatoes are complex carbs, meaning they have a lower GI, keeping you fuller for longer.
→ The garbanzo beans (chickpeas) provide protein and added fiber.
→ And the arugula is full of antioxidants and beneficial vitamins and minerals.
It's the perfect healthy all-around meal!
