Spring Green Salad

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It is definitely beneficial and economical to join your local co-op that is growing home grown NON GMO vegetables in your area!  You do not know what you're getting from the store, so find a respected NON GMO/organic farmer near you that will supply your needs.  You won't regret it at all!  It's all so beneficial and supports the small farmers who really care about what they grow and provide to their family, friends and customers with great pride!  They do not use harmful pesticides or insecticides either.  Many/most will have hardy greens long after a frost has hit local areas, in the north, as well. These healthy greens can be used in smoothies (as well as beets and beet tops). The beet tops, turnip tops, radish tops can be blanched and used in fresh table greens with much more nutrients, also.  Put a few slices of a fresh beet into a smoothie and watch the faces change as it mixes.  Not to mention the wonderful flavor and nutrients it gives us as well.  Steam a small beet to add to a salad or add a shaved raw beet and it gives a nice earthy flavor that changes according to what salad dressing you choose to use as well!  So many new things to try this spring, for your good health!  ENJOY the new you!<br />