A few months ago, in this post on radish soup, I talked about watching a Dr. Oz show that introduced me to ANDI .
ANDI stands for "Aggregate Nutrient Density Index," a scoring system that rates foods on a scale from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI scores are calculated by evaluating an extensive range of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities.
Since then, when I needed to pick a green for a salad, or a stir-fry, I reference a list placed on a magnetic dry erase board right next to my desk. I know that not only will they taste great, but I will be getting the benefit of the highest nutritional value from those foods.
I can eat less but eat the best and healthiest of vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, fruits and yes, herbs.
Now that's good cooking!!
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Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to visit a part of my little world. Just remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in the world of food....."va tutto bene" (it's all good).