Tuesday, 8th October 2019
Pumpkin – it is more than just spooky Halloween decorations. It’s an excellent source of nutrients like fibre, vitamins A, C and E, potassium and magnesium. Pumpkin is also super low in calories and packed with phytosterols, which may decrease bad cholesterol, and beta-carotene, which helps protect against free radicals and helps you sleep better.
Pomegranates - they’re packed with fibre and antioxidants that fight disease. They also contain potassium, which promotes cardiovascular health and improves blood pressure. Studies have shown that pomegranate juice can be helpful when it comes to improving memory.
Figs - they are said to be the food of the gods and are a solid source of fibre, which may help decrease cholesterol, promote blood sugar control, prevent constipation, and keep you feeling full longer. Figs have a reputation in traditional medicine as a remedy for many health problems, including as a natural cancer treatment, diabetes, leprosy, liver disease, paralysis, skin diseases, ulcers, gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract infections and more.
Beetroot- 7 main benefits of consuming beetroot are increased weight loss, aids in detoxification, supports digestive health, boosts brain function, relieves inflammation, promote heart health and it is high in antioxidants. Beetroot is also used as a natural remedy to treat conditions such as decreased libido, irritability, constipation, anaemia, heart weakness and many others.
Brussels Sprouts - are packed with vital nutrition. They also have a surprisingly high amount of protein for a vegetable. They can help you to reach a healthy weight, give you more energy, aid in muscle growth, and improve your eyesight and complexion. They also fight inflammation and heart disease, boost the immune system with vitamin C, help protect against cancer with antioxidants and phytochemicals, protect eye and skin health and improve brain health.
Cauliflower – is one of the top cancer-fighting foods, useful for preventing breast cancer in addition to colon, liver, lung and stomach cancers. It also contains high amounts of vitamins C, K and B6 and folate. It is very low in carbs and sugar, and yet is high in volume and filling fibre so it aids in weight loss and helps balance hormones partially by reducing unhealthy levels of oestrogen.
Pear - it’s packed with health benefiting nutrients such as dietary fibre, antioxidants and minerals and vitamins, which are necessary for optimum health. They can help improve digestion and can fight constipation and also help fight diabetes. Pears make a good pre or post-workout snack since it provides you with a quick boost of energy since pears are a natural source of fructose and glucose that the body uses quickly to enhance physical performance, concentration and stamina.
Butternut Squash - Butternut squash is an abundant source of powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. We can say that butternut squash is better than sweet potato since Sweet potatoes are around double calories, carbs and sugar per serving than butternut squash. It contains both insoluble and soluble fibre so it has been associated with fat loss and been shown to reduce appetite, which is important when you’re trying to control your calorie intake.