Blueberry Blog

Beetroot is an amazing root vegetable that has numerous health giving properites, its distinctive ruby red colour  is due to its betalain pigments, such as betanin and betacyanin. It is a powerful blood purifier and detoxifier rich in immunity boosting nutrients.

It is a member of the sea beet  family (that grows on the Mediterranean coast). Thought to be first used by the Romans it is documented that it was utilised by French chefs in the 18th century.

Beetroot is high in fibre which is needed for digestive function , aiding the absorbtion of food and involved in helping bodily functions. It also stimultaes the circulatory system ,speeding up metabolism – key factors for weight loss

Other benifits include :

• low in calories (45kcal/100g)
• The root is rich source of phytochemical compound Glycine betaine. Betaine has the property of lowering homocysteine levels in the blood. Homocysteine is a non protein amino acid. Homocysteine has been linked to cardiovascular disease.
• High in assimilable iron (Fe) and can aid conditions such as anemia and liver toxicity.
• Source of niacin (vit.B-3), pantothenic acid (vit.B-5), pyridoxine (vit.B-6) and carotenoids, and minerals such as iron, manganese, and magnesium.
• in addition it contains silica which is needed for the production of hair, tendons, skin and bones.
• It contains significant amounts of vitamin-C, one of the powerful natural antioxidants.

Beetroot tastes great cooked or even raw, it can be used in a roast dish on a salad, in a soup or even juiced raw- especially potent when combined with celery , carrot and spinach

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This blog see’s blueberries in the limelight……

Nutrition Information per cup (145g)

• Carbohydrate 20g
• Protein 1g
• Fat 0.4g
• Calories 80kcal

• Blueberries are among the highest anti-oxidant value fruits. The ORAC value of 100 g fresh blueberries is 5562 TE (Trolex equivalents). Their antioxidant value largely derived from poly-phenolic anthocyanidin compounds such as chlorogenic acid, tannins, myricetin, quercetin and kaempferol.

• In addition, these berries have other flavonoid anti-oxidants such as carotene β, lutien and zeaxanthin.
• Altogether, the phyto-chemical compounds in the blueberry help rid off harmful oxygen-derived free radicals from the body, and thereby, protect the body from cancers, aging, degenerative diseases, and infections.
• Diets rich in blueberries augment learning capability and memory power
• Kaempferol present in blueberries reduces the risk of ovarian cancer in females
• Consuming blueberries curbs problems related to diarrhea and constipation
• Blueberries also contain tannins, which act as astringents in the digestive system and help to reduce inflammation.

Snacking doesn’t have to be unhealthy. For a low calorie snack, roast chicken drumsticks, let them cool and store them in the fridge. That way you can always have a healthy snack thats packed full or protein that can be easily carried with you. (lunch boxes etc.)
Remember to take off the skin first though