Cheers to Scallions and a New Year
At week #26, baby is the size of a scallion.
The first question that popped into my head is: What’s the difference between a scallion and a green onion?
Scallions are the younger version of green onions. The bulb of a scallion is about the same width as the green stem. The bulb of a green onion is slightly wider than the stem and is ovular in shape. 
This makes sense, since the green onion has spent more time in the ground.
They are 89% water and provide some fiber, a few micronutrients, antioxidants, and beneficial plant compounds.
You can probably use scallions and green onions interchangeably in any recipe, since young onions taste about the same.
Scallions are great in salads, stir-fries, soups and stews. They also make a nice garnish.
They are one of the first crops to plant and harvest come spring. Living on the farm, I remember my dad loving his raw green onions and eating them as a serving of vegetables with any meal.
He stayed pretty healthy too.
As we move into another year, I’m grateful for you. Thank you for following my blog week after week and taking steps to implement health and well-being into your daily routines.
With so much information available, it’s often challenging to sort fact from fiction. I relay to you that which makes the most sense, based on my years of ongoing study.
Together we practice the art of living well. And although it is an art that will never be perfected, we always strive to do a little bit better.
In 2021, I plan to have more fun Zoom Kitchen Coaching escapades, continue 1:1 and group coaching, and keep on writing.
What are some of your plans? Share them with me, if you feel so inclined.
You may hear a friend say that he/she is going to soon begin an exercise program, lose weight, and live healthier. Perhaps you’ve heard that person say this to you for as long as you can remember.
Here’s the next question: What is different this time?
Unless something is radically different, you can assure them that come December 31, 2021, you’ll be hearing the same statement.
Making radical changes can be rather uncomfortable.
Take a stand for your friend. Give them my name. A year from now they’ll be thanking you, as they too, practice the art of living well.
May 2021 bring you much health, happiness, and love.
In gratitude,
Carol
“Whether you are sixteen or sixty, the rest of your life is ahead of you. You cannot change one moment of your past, but you can change your whole future. Now is your time.”—Matthew Kelly, The Rhythm of Life