Everyday Superfoods

Asparagus is an easy to cook, nutritious and tasty addition to any plate. Its low in kilojoules and a great source of fibre, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Also, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including:

If you’re an aspiring young homeowner, don’t worry, you can still enjoy some avo on toast! Avo’s are full of awesomeness, as you can see:

Served as a toast-topping staple or piled high on a baked potato – baked beans are a delicious, quick and easy food that can be enjoyed with any meal of the day. Despite being called “baked” beans they are most commonly stewed in tomato sauce and they are usually made from navy beans (also known as haricot beans). There are many reasons why baked beans are healthy including:

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world and with all this goodness we can certainly see why:

Broccoli may have been the bane of many childhoods, but these ‘little trees’ are a nutrition powerhouse full of beneficial health effects:

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:

Did you know the heaviest cabbage ever grown was a whopping 63kg!!! As a sulphur rich food (which contributes to smelly farts), you wouldn’t want to be in close proximity to the person who ate that one!

While it may look like lettuce, cabbage is part of the brassica family of vegetables which includes broccoli, cauliflower and kale. Cabbage has some impressive health benefits including:

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:

You may not BRIE-lieve it, but eating moderate amounts of cheese regularly is consistent with good health! The Australian Guide To Healthy Eating recommends two to three serves of dairy foods per day with a serve equivalent to about 40 grams (about the size of a matchbox) of full fat or reduced fat cheese (*reduced fat is better to reduce your total kilojoule intake). Here are some reasons why cheese is awesome!

Cucumbers are often found in health spas as a beauty remedy to treat dark circles and puffy skin. BUT there’s more to cucumber that meets the eye. Check out these amazing benefits to regularly consuming cucumber:

Dragon fruit which is also known as the pitaya fruit contains several health benefits. Besides being low in kilojoules, it is also a rich source of antioxidants, Vitamin C, fibre and one of the few fresh fruits that contains iron!

Mushrooms are more than a Pizza Topping. Did you know they were once used for medicinal purposes in Asia? Whether you eat them for taste, nutrition or convenience it doesn’t matter because mushrooms help you to:

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:

Don’t cry, onions are awesome! Commonly used for flavouring or as a side dish, this mighty veg sure packs a health punch:

Don’t worry PEA Happy, because green peas are a healthy addition to any meal. In the Middle Ages, green peas were considered a luxury item and rich people served them to impress their hosts! This luxurious veg has some impressive health benefits too:

Raspberries are a delicious, red berry. You might find them in summer drink menus or spicing up a fruit salad. But did you know they have health promoting qualities too:

Strawberries are a ‘must-have’ food to put in your shopping trolley. They taste great, are highly nutritious and provide many health benefits, including:

Sweet potatoes are full of nutrients. They can be baked, barbecued, fried, mashed, roasted or steamed to create a tasty piece of tucker! They are rich in beta carotene, vitamin C and fibre with many health benefits, including:

Whole grain bread is the best thing since, well erm, sliced bread! Some of the wonders of whole grain bread include:

Yoghurt is Turkish for “curdled” or “thickened milk”. It is one of the oldest fermented dairy foods and is a rich source of calcium and protein. It also contains other nutrients such as iodine, vitamins D, B2 and B12, and zinc. Here are some of the impressive health benefits of yoghurt: