Lifeways Issue 2

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FOOD & NUTRITION

Josephine is our Food & Nutrition Supervisor. She and her staff are passionate about creating nutritious and delicious menus that introduce foods that you may have never tried, including those with traditional ingredients.

Low-Carb Chicken Avocado Wrap Serves 2

Collard greens, as with most greens, are high in nutrients and low in calories. They contain many vitamins but the two most important are vitamins A and C. They keep your cells healthy and boost your immune system. Collard greens are also rich in fiber and low in carbohydrates, making them an excellent substitution for a tortilla in this recipe because fiber helps to reduce glucose levels. INGREDIENTS 4 large collard green leaves 2 4oz-chicken breasts, cooked and sliced ¼ English cucumber, sliced lengthwise ¼ red onion, sliced ½ tomato, sliced lengthwise ½ avocado, sliced lengthwise 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika

18 SPRING 2022

Collard greens can be used in many ways to add extra nutrients to your diet including in salads, sandwiches and wraps. It can be braised, sautéed or boiled so adding them to soups is perfect! DIPPING SAUCE 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tsp chives, fresh or dried 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp dill, fresh or dried ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Rinse your chicken breasts and pat


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