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Eating the seasons provides the most nutritional bang for your buck. Experience better value for money, next level depth of flavour and your chance to do your bit for Planet Earth.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When it comes to eating nutritiously dense wholefoods, try these January saviours for optimum health benefits: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
The good old British festive institution that is brussels sprouts! Pile these cruciferous bad boys high on your Christmas feast plate for a high fibre, low calorie side that’s rich in antioxidants and vitamin K. Sprouts are one of the best plant sources of omega 3 fatty acids, a challenging nutrient to get enough of for those who don’t eat much fish or seafood.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”561″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
PARSNIPS
Parsnips low cost and long shelf life make them a frugal addition to your diet. Packed with potassium and folate, this relative of the carrot is thought to be extremely beneficial for cardiovascular health; helping to protect from high blood pressure and promote red blood cell growth. The healthy dose of manganese found in parsnips will also help produce sex hormones; essential for hypertrophy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”568″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
KALE
As a rule, if it’s a green vegetable you’re on the money for a plethora of health benefits and kale is no exception! Having enjoyed a rise in popularity in recent years, this super food with staying power is thought to be among the most nutrient dense on the planet. Include in your diet for unparalleled doses of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and beta-carotene.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”562″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
PEARS
The art of selecting a pear at the peak of its ripeness can be likened to the tricky challenge of finding the perfect avocado; get it right and you’re in for a treat for the taste buds! Pears are one of the lowest calorie fruits whilst providing colossal levels of nutritional supplementation and fibre, so the ideal fruity choice for those trying to cut.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”563″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
BEETROOT
The delicious and distinctive flavour of the beetroot makes this bright purple root vegetable an eye pleasing fare that just can’t be beet! Enjoy cooked or pickled for a nutritional punch; high in folic acid, magnesium and potassium. Betacyanin, the plant pigment responsible for its rich crimson colour is thought to supress the development of some types of cancer. And don’t discard the greens, they’re delicious wilted down like spinach and a great source of calcium and iron.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”559″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
