Cauliflower & Quinoa Super bowl

Ingredients

 

Iceberg, cabbage, carrot salad

Quinoa

Goji berries

Cauliflower

Pine nuts

 

 

Parmenaise dressing

Despite its reputation for being a complete zero on the nutritional scale, iceberg lettuce provides significant amounts of vitamins A and K. It also has small amounts of many other healthy nutrients. Although it's low in fiber, it has a high water content, making it a refreshing choice during hot weather.

 

Eating cabbage is a great way to increase your digestive health. Loaded with gut-friendly insoluble fibre, it can keep the digestive system healthy by promoting smooth bowel movements. And it is also rich in soluble fibre, which helps to increase the number of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium that are vital for gut health. These benefits protect the immune system from many seasonal infections.

 

Carrots are full of benefits—they may promote healthy vision, balance your blood sugar, help with weight management, lower your risk of cancer, regulate blood pressure, reduce heart disease, improve immunity, and boost brain health.

 

Quinoa is rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber. A high fiber diet has been shown to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, improve digestion, help to lower blood sugar levels, and contribute to healthy weight. Quinoa contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help to reduce pain and inflammation in the body.

 

Zeaxanthin has received a lot of attention due to its beneficial effects for vision and eyesight, especially reducing risk of retinopathy and age related macular degeneration. The antioxidants in goji berries filter out harmful blue light and protect the eyes during ageing. Just a small serving of goji berries has been shown to help.

Goji berries are used in Chinese medicine to support fertility and IVF success rates.

 

It's high in vitamins C and K, and is also a good source of folate, which supports cell growth and is essential during pregnancy. Cauliflower is fat-free and cholesterol-free. And it's low in sodium. A one-cup serving contains only 25 calories, 5 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of dietary fiber.

 

Pine nuts can increase your energy levels due to their protein, iron, and magnesium. The antioxidant power of vitamin E contained in them may help keep your skin healthy and young in appearance.

Additionally, regularly eating pine nuts or other seeds and nuts may help reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease.