Five of the best vegetable Superfoods
What are superfoods?
Super foods are nutrient dense whole foods that contain high amounts of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. A healthy diet that includes these foods will increase energy levels, support detoxifications and promote weight loss. You can learn more about Superfoods on our One Day Nutritional Cookery Classes, the next of which is on September 27th 2013! Click here to book, or call 08450 68 58 48
Kale – the king of superfoods
Kale is king of superfood vegetables
Kale is considered the ‘King’ of vegetables, its loaded with vitamin A, B, C and K and it’s also loaded with anti-inflammatory benefits and flavonoids that are excellent for cancer prevention and cardiovascular support. You can replace for ordinary lettuce leaves in your salad for an extra health boost.
Red Chard – the queen of superfoods
Red chard One of the top five superfood vegetables – Ideal for stir fries and adding to stew
If Kale is the king of superfood vegetables than red chard is most definitely the queen of vegetable superfoods. With its high content of the range of B vitamins it has a very positive impact on the mind and improves the mental function. This great brain food supports the all important nervous system which manages our stress levels. Try adding chopped chard to stir fries, soups and stews; you’ll dramatically improve the nutrient content of your diet. Alternatively try my red chard and beetroot medley – here’s the link ……
Broccoli – the iron superfood
Purple sprounting brocolli with an Asian style dressing – The Cooking Academy Cookery school
Broccoli is the all important cruciferous vegetable which is high in Vitamin A and C, folic acid, Iron, potassium and calcium. If you’re trying to reduce your diary consumption, add more broccoli to your diet, dip raw broccoli in Hummus or add lightly steamed broccoli to your main meal.
Quinoa is a great superfood
Quinoa is high in protein and a great vegetable protein containing all of the amino acids
Quinoa is an ancient grain, much older and better for you than wheat. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein, minerals and fibre. It is also one of the few vegetarian foods that contain all of the amino acids in making a complete protein. Quinoa is also high in antioxidants that protect your body from harmful free radicals that scavenge the body and protects you from the appearance of wrinkles. Add it to salads instead of a carbohydrate or use it as a potato or rice replacement.
Sprouts – not of the Christmas kind
sproutsSprouts – are grown locally year round so always seasonal and available. When a seed starts growing into a vegetable, a sprout is produced. They can grow from the seeds of beans, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Sprouts are a concentrated form of living enzymes and are much easier to digest than the seed or bean they came from. Sprinkle them on top of any meal or salad. They are also available from certain supermarkets like Waitrose and whole foods. Your body will most certainly thank you.
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Kumud Gandhi is a Nutritional Food Scientist bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Keynote Speaker on the subject of nutritional health for productivity & performance in the workplace. In 2010 Kumud founded ‘The Cooking Academy’ a cookery school that focusses on cooking for nutritional health and wellbeing. Kumud regularly presents to international audiences on a variety of topics such as ‘Eating for Immunity and a Lifetime of Wellness’. She is an expert in the field of Wellness in the Workplace and works with organizations to create transformational change in employee health & well-being through nutrition and health coaching.
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