THE SENSUAL VEGETABLE THAT IS THE CARROT!
Carrots have always been and will probably always be my favourite vegetable! Something I read recently pointed to the fact that carrots Beta-carotene levels were not reduced during the cooking process which is great news as roast carrot is one of my favourite dishes! Here's just 4 reasons to EAT CARROTS!
- They contain lung-healing, immune boosting, beta carotene.
- One carrot a day will increase the beta-carotene levels in the body.
- Carrots can regulate blood sugar.
- And if in fact YOU are a LADY Carrot's can help increase menstrual flow.
CABBAGE! CABBAGE! CABBAGE!
Now cabbage would have been a completely no go area when I was a kid and I would avoid it like the plague, partly due to I think the memories of the horrible smell coming from the boiled version! However now that I'm just that little bit older, wiser, and slightly more well read, I can say that Cabbage truly is one of the greatest super foods and here's why:
- Cabbage has a nitrogenous compound known as indoles, and indoles can according to recent research lower the risk of cancer.
- Cabbage has an extremely high level of Vitamin C, chlorophyll, and Vitamins A, E and B.
- It speeds ulcer healing and improves digestive health.
- It is rich in antibacterial sulphur compounds which fight infection.
- And on top of all that It's soooo low in calories! So dig in!
Ever since I visited Turkey on a family holiday a few years ago I have been in love with this herb! It's seems to be a staple part of the Turkish diet and most dishes came covered in it. Not that I'm complaining! The rich aromatic Mediterranean flavour can really enhance a tomato sauce or a meat marinade. Not only does it taste great it is one of the best herbs to use in terms of antioxidant properties. HERE ARE 3 REASONS TO ADD IT TO YOUR NEXT DISH!
- In a recent study Oregano had 3 to 20 times higher antioxidant activity than the other herbs studied.
- Oregano is a great source of fibre.
- A balanced diet with herbs such as Oregano can have huge beneficial health effects.
