Tenderstem® broccoli is a true superfood. Superfoods are foods
are all rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals or other plant chemicals.
The foods below are all great superfoods, some of which we’ve
combined with Tenderstem® broccoli to create recipes that
not only taste great, but keep you feeling great.
| Tomatoes contains antioxidant Lycopene, is particular effective when cooked rather than raw. Also works synergistically with broccoli. | Roasted Tenderstem®, grilled halloumi and cherry tomato salad Try this recipe |
| Walnuts although high in fat offer good levels of omega 3 oils as long as raw or lightly roasted, especially relevant for vegetarians. | |
| Garlic stimulates immune system, may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, good antiviral, helps body de-toxify. Best used raw or lightly cooked. | Stir fried prawns and Tenderstem® with oriental seasoning Try this recipe |
| Chickpeas, low glycaemic index and high fibre to help blood sugar control. Also high in magnesium. |
Tenderstem® broccoli and chickpea frittata Try this recipe |
| Avocado, high in monounsaturates which important for healthy heart, also helps de-toxify oxidised fats. May also lower cholesterol. |
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| Red pepper, high in antioxidant beta-carotene for healthy heart. |
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| Red onion, helps calm inflammatory responses. |
Cracked Wheat Salad with Red Onion and Herbs Try this recipe |
| Sweet potato, important for beta-carotene. |
Tenderstem® broccoli and sweet potato filo rolls Try this recipe |
| Eggs, high quality protein. Also contains important antioxidants for eye disease, and is more easily absorbed than from green leafy veg. |
Tenderstem® broccoli and bacon quiche Try this recipe |
| Yoghurt (live), important gastrointestinal/probiotic functions. |
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| Lemons, important for vitamin C and helps absorption of non-haem iron from vegetables so particularly important for vegetarians. |
Mustard grilled mackeral with lemon breadcrumbs Try this recipe |
| Cinnamon, some evidence it may help reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. |
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| Almonds, relatively low in fat and high in vitamin E. |
