Believed to originate from the Mediterranean region, celery is a vegetable that is well known as a great low-calorie snack. It can easily be munched on, making it an ideal addition to your list of healthy on-the-go food. It comes in green stalk or seed forms. Celery is mostly made of water (95%) & therefore extremely low in calories. In addition, it is low on the glycaemic index and can therefore assist with blood sugar balance. It is high in antioxidants (vitamin C, flavonoids, lunularin, bergapten, beta carotene), vitamin A & K, minerals (folate, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron), fibre & ...

Clementines are small, juicy fruits, part of the citrus family. They are small & easy to peel, making them an ideal on-the-go sweet item & a great way to boost daily fruit consumption. There are many varieties, with or without seeds & they are hybrid of oranges & mandarins. They contain high levels of antioxidants such as vitamin C, beta carotene, hesperidin, narirutin; water, B6, folate, thiamine, calcium, magnesium, fibre & flavonoids. Some of the benefits of clementines Anti-inflammatory (prevention of many chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity or heart diseases) Supporting gut health Immune support Eye health ...

Apples come in myriads of varieties around the world & are used in countless recipes. They come in many shapes, colours & textures & are the ultimate on-the-go, ready-to-eat snack & are packed with healthy goodness as the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” states. They are nutrient-rich, providing healthy amounts of fibre (mostly in the skin), vitamin C, B vitamins (B1, B6), antioxidant polyphenols (quercetin & phloridzin), & are low in calories. They can help with: Gut health support: they contain pectin, a type of fibre that acts as a prebiotic thus feeding our “good’ ...

Belonging to the berry family, kiwi originated in China but are mostly cultivated in New Zealand these days. It can be green or yellow-fleshed. It is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C, but also Vitamin E & K, minerals (magnesium, copper, potassium, folate), antioxidants (carotenoids) & fibre. As such it has many health benefits: assist good digestion relieve symptoms of constipation boost immunity reduce the risks of many diseases through its anti-inflammatory (polyphenols) properties reduce blood pressure & cholesterol levels & therefore the risks of heart diseases Kiwi are easy to eat & are good to add to a healthy ...

Serves 2 Ingredients: 290g roasted red peppers (jar), drained 270g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 vegetable stock cube 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp ground almonds 100ml water Preparation 1. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. 2. Blitz until smooth, season well and heat until piping hot before serving ...

Like kale & cauliflower, broccoli belongs to the brassicas (cabbage) family. They are all part of what is called cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli is a nutrient-rich ingredient, full of vitamins (A, B9, C, K), minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, selenium) and fibre. It is also packed with antioxidants (sulforaphane, lutein, zeaxanthin), which reduce inflammation and thus are essential in the prevention of many diseases (heart diseases, cancer, cognitive health, oral health, skin health, bone/joint health). Broccoli is very high in vitamin C which is known to support our immune system, allowing us to fight infections and prevent diseases. As a ...

Carrots are root vegetables which are both delicious & nutritious. Initially grown in Afghanistan, early carrots were purple or yellow. Orange carrots were developed in Central Europe around the 15th-16th century. They are high in water, carbohydrates and fibre, lutein, biotin, vitamin B6, C & K1, potassium, lycopene, anthocyanins and carotenoids (alpha & beta) which are powerful antioxidants, thus aiding with many health conditions. They are very low in fat & protein. They can help with: eye health immunity heart health bone health weight management reducing cholesterol & blood sugar levels reducing risk of cancer diabetes management anti-cancer improved digestion ...

I only recently discovered this wonderfully sweet fruit and found it delicious! And this is what I found about them. They are full of nutrients (vitamin A, Bs, C, E, K, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus & potassium) & a great source of fibre. They also contain many antioxidants plant compounds (tannins, beta-carotene, quercetin, kaempferol, lutein, zeaxanthin, rhodopsin, catechins) that are essential for health. They have many health benefits: Anti-inflammatory Promote eye health Anti-cancer Support immunity Support gut function and therefore digestion and elimination Anti-ageing Support heart health by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol & inflammation Stabilise blood sugar levels They can ...

Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit coming from a tree native to Mexico & Central America. There are a number of varieties with “Hass” being the most common. As well as being an excellent source of fat, protein, carbohydrates and fibre, avocado is rich in B vitamins and vitamin K, with good amount of vitamin C & E, & magnesium, potassium, copper & manganese. It also contains phytosterols and carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin and an excellent source of good monounsaturated fats. Because of its high fat content, it is often used by vegetarian or vegan as a meat-alternatives in ...

Pumpkin seeds are powerhouses of healthy nutrients. As well as providing fibre, they are an excellent source of proteins and healthy fats (polyunsaturated Omega-3). They also pack magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper & zinc, & vitamin K & good amounts of antioxidants (carotenoids, vitamin E), potassium, B2 and folate. They are anti-inflammatory & therefore protective against many diseases. They can: Improve gut health - fibre contents Improve immunity - zinc contents Assist with weight management - fibre increases satiety Improve urinary function Assist sleep: they contain tryptophan (a precursor of serotonin, which then converts to melatonin = sleep hormone), zinc ...