potato

Spuds

Potatoes fill you up, not out! Let’s smash the myth that potatoes are fattening – it’s the portion size we eat and how we cook them that can cause weight gain. I like to think of potatoes as power on the plate. Rich in carbohydrates, potatoes are a fantastic fuel for our bodies.

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beetroot

Beetroot

Beetroot is high in folate, a vitamin that is essential for a healthy nervous system and the proper functioning of the brain. Beetroot has long been used for medicinal purposes, primarily for disorders of the liver, given its stimulating effects on the liver’s detoxification process.

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chard

Chard

Chard is like two vegetables for the price of one – the stalks can be cooked like asparagus spears and the dark leaves can be steamed or stir fried.  It is high in vitamin C, folate and beta carotene. Both vitamin A and beta-carotene are important nutrients for healthy eyes and vision.  Read more

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Spinach

Spinach

Popeye was right! Spinach is good for you, but not in a tin mind you and it’s not particularly good for muscular forearms either! Spinach is high in vitamins A, C and folate, and is a source of vitamin E. It also contains small amounts of minerals calcium, iron and magnesium.

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