Which is better? Kale vs Spinach

I often get asked by my clients, "Which do you feel is better - spinach or kale? 

Both greens are bursting with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!  Leafy organic greens, are among the most nutrient dense veggies you can go for.  Even though Kale is winning the super food popularity contest right now, spinach is actually a more concentrated source of nutrients, nutritionists say.

Kale contains 10% of your daily needs for 7 different nutrients, whereas spinach packs 10% of your daily requirements for an impressive 18 vitamins and minerals, including energy- boosting iron, bone enriching calcium and folate, a key vitamin for women of child bearing age.  Plus, with 5 grams of protein in spinach versus 2 in kale, so you'll feel fuller longer.
Spinach Recipe
I really like my spinach with an Asian flare!  Here is a simple spinach recipe!

*Bring your water to a soft boil
* Put in spinach and just blanch it (you will see it start to wilt and turn bright green).  This should only take 1-2 mins or so. 
* Remove and put in ice bath to stop cooking
* If you have a salad spinner use it and get as much moisture out of the spinach as you can.  If you do not have one, you will need to do this by hand.  You can use paper towel.
* When it's as dry as you can get it, toss it with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper (I also use toasted onion granules and garlic granules)
* Add raw garlic to taste (1-3 cloves)

Pamer yourself at home with this natural face mask

Natural beauty tip time!  Who doesn't like healthy, glowing skin?  Did you know that the very best items for our skin, can be found in our homes?  You really don't have to spend money on high end products.  You can save some money and cut out all of the artificial ingredients!

Last night I wanted to pamper myself with a healthy face mask!  My skin can sometimes lean towards the oily side and around my cycle, breakouts are no uncommon.  Last night I wanted to do a mask that would hydrate, address acne and tighten all at the same time.  I have to say, it made my face feel really clean and soft!  I could feel it tingling and tightening. 

Try this Avocado Egg White Mask the next time you want to pamper yourself all natural style!

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado pitted, peeled and mashed*
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine mashed avocado with egg white and lemon juice. Mix with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.
2. After cleansing, apply face mask onto entire face except eye area for 20 minutes. Rinse and follow up your usual beauty routine (such as toner and moisturizer). The mask do not keep well and it is recommended to use it within a day.

(This mask is quite messy, so it is advisable to lie in bed and relax for 20 minutes while putting it on. It will be even better if you can ask someone to help you to apply the mask while you are lying down!)