TYPE: Appetizer, Salad            PREP TIME: < 15 mins

Goodies Needed

• Baby Spinach (preferably organic)
• Tomatoes (preferably organic)
• Carrots (preferably organic)
• Salba Seeds (organic)
• Thyme (fresh or dried)

* Quantities depend on number of people you are serving and portion sizes

Salba -Whole (360g) Brand: SourceSalba
Price: —

Preparation Steps

• Arrange a few large (pre-washed) spinach leaves in a circular pattern on plate
• Slice up a tomato into thin slices and arrange in circular patter over the spinach
• Rinse, peel and finely grate the carrots
• Add a handful of finely grated carrots in the middle of the mix
• Sprinkle a tablespoonful of the Salba seeds on top of the mix
• Finish by sprinkling some thyme on top for an extra hint of flavor
• This makes a super easy, super healthy and super pretty appetizer or small salad that any guests, family members or you will enjoy eating!
• Come back and let me know how you liked it!

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Spinach:

• good source of (in descending order): vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, tryptophan, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, omega-3, vitamin B3 and selenium
• protects against osteoporosis, heart disease, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases
• enhances eye sight, immune system and mental function for more information, visit the spinach detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Tomatoes:

• Excellent source of lycopene – an antioxidant found to decrease many cancers as well as heart disease

• good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, fiber, chromium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6 and folate

• aside from preventing a list of cancers, especially of the prostate, they also enhance prostate health, colon health and pancreatic health
• for more information, visit the tomatoes detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Carrots:

• Excellent source of carotenoids
• good source of (in descending order): vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, molybdenum, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium and folate

• reduce risk for heart disease, improve vision (especially night vision), protect against cancers, help regulate blood sugar, enhance colon health and promote lung health
• for more information, visit the carrots detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Salba Seeds

• A nutrient dense seed that can enhance any meal
• Contains 18 of the 20 amino acids and is a great source of high quality protein
• High in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
• Good source of (in descending order): phosphorus, calcium, potassium, zinc, manganese and copper
• for more information, visit the Salba seeds detailed overview from Source Salba

Thyme:

• provides a hint of an exciting and fresh flavor to the pizza
• good source of (in descending order): vitamin K, iron, manganese, calcium, and fiber
• enhances respiratory system health, provides antioxidant protection and provides antimicrobial benefits
• for more information, visit the thyme detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

About the author:
Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and holistic wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. Learn more about Evita Ochel or Follow Evita Ochel on Twitter.