21 Nov, 2023

Winter Special Superfoods To Consume

Beetroot: A winter jewel packed with essential nutrients, beetroot is a useful source of both potassium and iron, minerals that help support healthy blood flow and blood pressure.


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Brussels sprouts: Brussels sprouts are nutrient-dense and rich in fibre. One serving provides you with your daily vitamin K requirements, as well as fibre and protective plant compounds.


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Butternut squash: Butternut squash is also a useful source of vitamins and minerals. Butternut squash, are rich sources of beta-carotene, which we convert to vitamin A in the body.


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Carrots: Carrots contain fibre, beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) and a number of protective plant compounds, which may help support heart health, including lowering cholesterol.


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Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a nutrient-dense staple. It contains both heart-friendly and anti-cancer plant compounds and is also a source of choline which we need for memory and mood.


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Celeriac: Related to celery, celeriac is a root vegetable and a great source of fibre which helps improve digestion and promotes gut health.


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Celery: Celery is a powerhouse when it comes to protective antioxidants, with one stalk containing upward of eight different protective plant compounds.


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Chestnuts: With a sweet taste and a low fat content, chestnuts are a little different to other nuts. Rich in carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, they may help protect eyes from blue light damage.


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Chicory: It is a useful source of plant defence compounds called polyphenols, these have a protective effect for the plant and for us. An added bonus is that these polyphenols are also prebiotic.


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Cranberries: Cranberries helps in the prevention of urinary tract infections, but they may also offer some benefits to gastric ulcers and heart health, for their antioxidant content.


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