Beetroot is in season now and widely available from your supermarket or fruit & veg shop. Both the leaves and the easily-recognised bright red root can be eaten as a vegetable. The leaves can be steamed or used in stir fries and the root is either eaten raw or as a hot or cold cooked …
Butter I hear you say !!! Yes good old fashioned butter. A very healthy fat that we should be including in our daily diets. Why is butter better ? Butter is a rich source of easily absorbed vitamin A, needed for a wide range of functions, from maintaining good vision to keeping the endocrine system …
Pomegranates now widely available are becoming a favourite for there high antioxidant properties. They score higher than blueberries on the antioxidant scale and contain powerful polyphenols which are anti-inflammatory substances and protect the body against cell damage. How to eat them ! Split one open and simply pick and eat the seeds, kids love it! …
Avocados are a great food to introduce to your babies and toddlers, people tend to think that avocados are full of fat, yes they are !! but it’s the brain boosting fats vital for your child’s development. They contain many vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and E so don’t be afraid to include these …
Often referred to as a grain but is actually a seed from South America, this is an amazing food that should be a store cupboard item at all times. It not only is it a good complex carbohydrate but it is also high in protein and as such contains all the essential amino acids. Compared …