Avocado & Black rice super bowl

Spinach is rich in iron, vitamin C and E, potassium, and magnesium. As part of a nutritious diet, it can help support immune function, aid the digestive system, may even have anticancer properties.

 

When you’re looking to build muscle or lose weight, the first thing you’re often asked to reduce is your carbohydrate intake. Black rice naturally contains one of the highest level of proteins amongst all the grains, with 9.9g of protein in 100g of black rice, compared to 3.5g of protein in the average supermarket own-brand long grain rice.

While this might feel like a cheeky “benefit,” we think that anything you can enjoy adding to your life in the search for a happy and healthy routine is a good thing.

 

Half an avocado provides approximately 18% Trusted Source of the daily value of vitamin K.

This nutrient is often overlooked but is essential for bone health. Taking in enough vitamin K can support bone health by increasing calcium absorption and reducing the urinary excretion of calcium.

Studies have not yet assessed a direct link between avocado consumption and a reduction in cancer risk.

 

Edamame is a type of soybean that provides an array of essential nutrients, including fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. It also contains health-promoting compounds like soy isoflavones and is associated with several potential health benefits, including improved heart and bone health.

 

Broad beans are packed with a whole host of vitamins and minerals including: iron, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc as well as vitamins B and C. Eating broad beans as part of your diet can be beneficial to your bones, brain function, and even your immune system.

 

The fat in pumpkin seeds is mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.These healthy fats reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, which helps lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.