goodness from head to toe
Like all vegetables, Tenderstem® is a healthy choice and provides variety in a balanced diet. 80g or approximately six stems equates to one portion towards the recommended five a day.
And thanks to a recent health study into the tenderness and nutritional content of a number of varieties of green veg, Tenderstem® has been crowned ‘King of Broccoli’ - good news if you’re looking for a quick and easy vegetable that delivers great taste, perfect texture and fantastic nutritional attributes:
Vitamins & Minerals
Tenderstem® contains twice the vitamin C content of the equivalent fresh weight of oranges and has a higher concentration of vitamin C than both cauliflower and cabbage.
Tenderstem® also contains one of the highest levels of folic acid, which is vital for expectant mothers looking to reduce the risk of spina bifida in babies, and valuable for the treatment of anaemia and fatigue.
Tenderstem® is also high in vitamin A and potassium and is a good source of iron, vitamin B6 and Calcium.
Carotenoids & Glucosinolates
Tenderstem® contains excellent levels of carotenoids - No other type of broccoli demonstrated higher levels of carotenoids, which are thought to help with both fighting the risk of cancer and the risk of heart disease.
Tenderstem® is also an excellent source of glucosinolates which are known to help in the prevention of certain cancers and contains up to 45% more glucosinolates than the most common broccoli (marathon).
Quicker to cook, better for you
The study revealed Tenderstem® is 25-30% more tender than purple sprouting broccoli and the most tender variety of broccoli on the market.
And thanks to its superior tenderness, Tenderstem® requires less cooking than any other form of broccoli, which means it retains a higher proportion of nutrients when once it’s cooked too.
To see a full overview of the study’s findings, click here
ten reasons to love Tenderstem®
1. It's a great way to incorporate extra portions of dark green leafy vegetables into your diet.
2. Tenderstem® is so versatile you can include it in many different dishes– and even eat it raw.
3. Tenderstem® has been crowned the King of Broccoli becauseof its superior health benefits when compared with other varieties of the vegetable. Click here to find out more..
4. It has a more delicate taste than ordinary broccoli – in fact it is morelike asparagus in flavour.
5. Including more Brassicas in your diet can provide protection against certain cancers as well as age-related conditions.
6. Tenderstem® is loved by all ages – from babies to baby-boomers! Try our family-friendly recipes to see for yourself.
7. Tenderstem® takes less time to cook than other broccoli varieties, meaning more of the goodness is retained when eaten.
8. Just 80g of Tenderstem counts as one of your five-a-day – and we have over 80 ways to serve it on this website! Click here for more..
9. Kids will love its mild and juicy flavour – served with dips it is a great snack or lunchbox filler.
10. Its low levels of digestible carbohydrate make it a healthy choice for diabetics or those on a low-GI diet.
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