| Most of us lead a very busy lifestyle with little | | | | part of a meal is to have it roasted. Simply peel |
| time to prepare meals. We eat highly processed | | | | and dice into large pieces adding a little olive oil and |
| convenience foods that make us feel full but | | | | seasoning and then roasting for approximately |
| often leave us feeling lethargic shortly after. It | | | | 40minutes. |
| doesn't need to be this way! You can eat not only | | | | The seeds also make a quick snack. To prepare, |
| to feel full but also to look good, feel good and | | | | simply boil for 5 minutes and then bake for about |
| possibly prevent diseases and increase longevity. | | | | an hour. |
| Healthy options don't need to be time consuming | | | | 4. Mushrooms. They are potentially very |
| or difficult to prepare; they come down to smart | | | | important in fighting cancers in particular prostate |
| choices. Here are 5 in season super foods to get | | | | cancer, as they are higher in selenium than most |
| you started. | | | | other vegetables. |
| 1. Apples. Packed with antioxidants including | | | | Make a simple mushroom omelette or add them |
| vitamin C, needed for healthy skin and gums. | | | | to a sandwich to add a nice texture. |
| Contain pectin (a soluble fibre) that can help to | | | | 5. Kale. The super food of super foods! Kale |
| lower cholesterol and keep a healthy digestive | | | | contains one of the highest levels of antioxidants |
| system | | | | of any vegetable and is also rich in lutein and |
| The best way to have an apple is just as it is, but | | | | zeaxanthin, which can prevent vision loss in old |
| for a change try having them roasted and | | | | age. |
| sprinkled with a little cinnamon | | | | Chop finely and sautéed with a little garlic |
| 2. Blackberries. Help to protect against infections | | | | or be adventurous and have a go at making the |
| and cancers, as they are rich in vitamin C. A good | | | | traditional Portuguese soup 'caldo verde'; A soup |
| source of potassium which may protect against | | | | with a potato base and finely chopped kale. Most |
| hypertension | | | | recipes add chorizo but caldo verde can also be |
| Try mixing them with bio-live organic yogurt or | | | | enjoyed as a vegetarian dish. |
| add to your favourite smoothie. | | | | There are many more super foods out there, this |
| 3. Pumpkin and Squash. They are packed full of | | | | list is to inspire and get you started. Choosing to |
| the cancer inhibitors beta carotene and alpha | | | | eat in season super foods will not only help you to |
| carotene and a good source of protein. Pumpkin | | | | look good and feel good, being in season will also |
| seeds are an excellent source of zinc, important in | | | | ensure they are fresher, taste better and cost |
| maintaining a healthy immune system. | | | | less. Enjoy! |
| A simple way to prepare pumpkin and squash as | | | | |