Brown Rice
Rice is enjoyed by people around the world! Did you know that there are over 40,000 varieties and it’s grown on every continent except Antarctica!
Brown rice is considered the most nutritional of the many forms. This is because it retains the bran as it is not milled like white rice that loses a lot of nutrients in the milling process.
Some of the amazing benefits of brown rice include:
Have a RICE day!
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is an incredibly versatile and nutritious veg that can be used to make rice, pizza crust, hummus, mac and cheese and even mash! Not only are caulis delicious they are packed with goodness too:
So next time you are cooking, surprise your loved ones with a bunch of cauliFLOWERS!
Eggs
Eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. On top of this they are cheap, taste EGGcellent and are easy to cook! Some of the health benefits include:
Tip: Store your eggs in the carton in the fridge to keep in the eggy goodness!
Three EGGY facts:
- To produce one egg, it takes a hen 24-26 hours!
- The exact nutrient composition of eggs depends on the diet of the hen. So there may be more than just ethical reasons to buy the fancier free-range and organic variety.
- Eggs contain cholesterol which has led to the myth that eggs are bad for you. But the cholesterol in eggs has almost no effect on your blood cholesterol levels. Your cholesterol levels are more influenced by the saturated and trans fat you eat and an egg only has about 1.5 grams of saturated fat, and zero trans fats. Eggs also contain “good” fats such as omega-3s.
Nuts
Go NUTS for nuts! Did you know Walnuts are the oldest known tree food — they date all the way back to 10,000 BC. So not only have Nuts passed the test of time, they also have heaps of benefits including:
Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts are all nuts that are packed full of beneficial nutrients for good health. So next time you’re peckish, maybe grab a bag of nuts.
Popcorn (unsalted)
Popcorn is one of the world’s most popular snack foods. It is a special type of corn that ‘pops’ when exposed to heat. Did you know that it can pop to up to 3 feet in the air!
Popcorn is a healthy low-kilojoule snack with a variety of benefits including:
As a fantastic source of fibre and whole grain, popcorn is a healthy low kilojoule snack that can be enjoyed by all.
Potatoes
Did you know that potatoes were the first food to be grown in space? In 1996, potato plants were taken into space with the space shuttle ‘Columbia’. This ‘out of space’ vegetable also has a number of health benefits including:
Best eaten boiled or baked. Potatoes are a great side-dish or snack to add to your plate.
Rolled Oats
Did you know that oats have their very own special day? October 29th is National Oatmeal Day in the US. So in celebration of this magnificent grain, we’ here to tell you all about its many benefits:
Celebrate National Oatmeal day everyday by enjoying oats for breakfast (as porridge or in muesli). And there’s an added bonus – they’re cheap, at $4 to $5 a kilogram!
Whole Grain Bread
Whole grain bread is the best thing since, well erm, sliced bread! Some of the wonders of whole grain bread include:
There are a number of different types of amazing whole grain breads, make sure to choose those with visible grains or seeds!
