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Good for you...SWEET CORN...A good source of dietary fibre which contributes to normal laxation. Provides niacin (vitamin B3) which is needed for the release of energy from food and also the B vitamins biotin and folate. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of healthy skin, mucous membranes and hair while folate is needed for the formation of blood cells. A source of potassium that may help balance the sodium in salty foods. The carbohydrate in sweetcorn is digested slowly and has a low glycaemic index (GI)
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Good for you...ASPARAGUS ...One of the best sources of natural folate. This B complex vitamin is important throughout life for normal function of the immune system. A source of vitamin C which contributes to protecting body cells from damage from free radicals.
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Good for you ...CHERRY TOMATOES...try them in this recipe.A good source of beta carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. This vitamin is needed for vision.A very good source of vitamin C which contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system.Provides potassium which may help balance the sodium from salt.
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Good for you ... CARROTS ....try in this super healthy soup.The old saying that carrots help you see in the dark is due to their high content of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A and uses for normal vision.A good source of vitamin C, one of the vitamins needed for the normal functioning of the immune system.Provide dietary fibre, whether raw or cooked. Dietary fibre helps keep the intestine healthy.
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Good for you ... CELERY ....try in this super healthy Cottage Pie, a good source of vitamin C, one of the vitamins that contributes to a healthy immune system.
Provides potassium, which may help balance the effects of sodium from salt.