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Sunday, 27 March 2016

Superfood Salad


Healthy food is not only delicious but good for you too. Eating well keeps you body and mind in good shape, remember you are what you eat. This super food salad of avocado, brown rice, hummus, mushroom and red onion, broccoli and mashed chick peas has many health benefits that will turn your evening meal into medicine. Here's how the foods you eat benefit your health: 


  • Avocados are good for normalising your blood pressure which is great for lowering your risk of kidney and heart disease. 
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant which keeps you healthy and helps cuts to heal. 
  • Hummus is a great source of protein and add flavour to the salad.
  • Brown rice contains fibre which can reduce high cholesterol levels, fibre also helps keep blood sugar levels under control making it a great choice for people with diabetes. 
  • Mushrooms are a source of selenium which is an antioxidant. They also contain protein showing that you don't need meat to get enough protein in your diet. 
  • Chickpeas contain protein, fibre, magnesium and folate they are a great vegan friendly source of protein to consume regularly.
  • Red onion contain many nutrients such as folate, calcium, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin K. 
Eating healthy foods on a daily basis helps prevent chronic diseases. They contain all the nutrients you need and also make delicious meals. Try making your own super food salad which can be added to and contain seasonal vegetables. 

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