Beetroot
Turn up the beet! (pun intended), because beetroots are a magnificent little root vegetable with some impressive health benefits:
Beetroots are incredibly versatile and can be eaten in a salad, dip, or juice to really supercharge your next meal.
Blueberries
Blueberries pack a mighty health punch and helps with sports performance, energy levels and brain function. Wow!
Blueberries are versatile and can be served for breakfast with rolled oats, as a snack, in a smoothie, as a dessert, added to a salad or mixed in with some Greek yogurt for a tangy and sweet sensation!
Grapes
Grapes are one of the world’s favourite fruits (and not just because they are the core ingredient in wine). They are delicious, sweet and juicy, offering a wealth of health benefits including:
There are around 60 species of grapes which divide into over 8,000 varieties, but the most common are the red and white grapes. For a health boost add some grapes to your diet – your body will be ‘grapeful’ for it!
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!
Salmon
Salmon is high in fat and has almost double the fat content of a lean steak. But don’t avoid this fatty fish because salmon contains highly specific healthy fats called omega-3s, which are components of every cell membrane in your body. Salmon is also an excellent source of B vitamins, with a number of health benefits including:
So make sure to get this fatty fish on the menu every week!
Strawberries
Strawberries are a ‘must-have’ food to put in your shopping trolley. They taste great, are highly nutritious and provide many health benefits, including:
Did you know: A staggering 28,000kg of strawberries are consumed by fans over the course of The Wimbledon Tennis Grand Slam.
So next time you’re watching sport, rather than grab a pack of chips, maybe grab a punnet of strawberries instead!
Tofu
Tofu is a soy based product that originated in china almost 2000 years ago. The process of making tofu is very similar to making cheese and it is essential element in most vegan diets, with a number of health benefits including:
Tofu is low in calories per serving, and great sources of high-quality protein and healthful fat. So next time you’re making a curry, stir fry, or soup throw some Tofu in there!
