Clean green goodness
Tenderstem® broccoli is the all-natural, fat-free, fast food that will leave you feeling amazing. It’s the tasty way to eat your greens and get one of your 5-a-day. Naturally low in salt and sugar, high in fibre and vitamin C, and providing potassium, manganese, folate and vitamin B6, add it to your favourite dish for a delicious, nutritious boost.
Feeling good
Tenderstem® broccoli is high in vitamin C and provides folate, both of which help to keep your immune system functioning normally. A source of potassium, Tenderstem® broccoli also helps to maintain normal blood pressure. And there’s more! Tenderstem® broccoli contains vitamin B6, which regulates the activity of your hormones, and manganese for your bones.
Looking good
Tenderstem® broccoli is low in calories – great news if you’re watching your waistline. It’s packed with vitamin C, too, which is needed to make collagen, so a great addition to your skin care routine to help you look good from the inside out.
Good for growing
Tenderstem® broccoli is a great choice for mums-to-be. It provides folate, a B vitamin that’s especially important for women trying for a baby and in their first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Folate also helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Nutritional chart toppers
Per 100g
Eat Tenderstem® broccoli as part of a healthy, balanced diet. An 80g serving counts as one of your 5-a-day
Tenderstem® broccoli – Part of a Super Diet
Move over superfoods…and enter Super Diets! Many people now believe the idea of superfoods is outdated and overhyped. Instead, it’s better to aim for a Super Diet – one that’s balanced, versatile, sustainable and full of wholesome, nutrient-rich foods like Tenderstem® broccoli.
Here are some other great foods we’ve combined with Tenderstem ® broccoli to create recipes that taste great, keep you feeling fabulous, and help you achieve a Super Diet.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain antioxidant Lycopene, and are particular effective when cooked rather than raw.
Walnuts
Walnuts, although high in fat, offer omega 3 oils as long as raw or lightly roasted.
Garlic
Garlic stimulates immune system, may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It’s a good antiviral and helps the body detoxify. It’s best used raw or lightly cooked.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas have a low glycaemic index and high fibre that helps blood sugar control. They’re also high in magnesium.
Avocados
Avocados are high in monounsaturates, which are important for a healthy heart. They also help detoxify oxidised fats and may lower cholesterol.
Red Peppers
Red peppers are high in the antioxidant Beta-Carotene, which is helpful for a healthy heart.
Live Yoghurt
Live yoghurt is important for gastrointestinal and probiotic functions.
Lemons
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and help the absorption of non-haem iron from vegetables and as such are important for vegetarians.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is said to help reduce cholesterol and maintain blood sugar levels.
Almonds
Almonds are relatively low in fat and high in vitamin E.