"Superfoods can be lurking in the most unexpected places and believe it or not, you don’t need to hand over wads of cash to access some of the best. I’m here to show you five of my favourite underrated superfoods, some of them might even be in your kitchen (or garden) right now!
Watercress
Parsley
Beet Greens
Beetroot leaves have been overlooked in the world of green leafy vegetables, but they certainly can (and should!) be used as salad greens. They are packed full of vitamin A, have more iron than spinach, and are actually more nutritious than the beetroot itself! Not too shabby for something that's often thrown into the compost.
Beetroot leaves have been overlooked in the world of green leafy vegetables, but they certainly can (and should!) be used as salad greens. They are packed full of vitamin A, have more iron than spinach, and are actually more nutritious than the beetroot itself! Not too shabby for something that's often thrown into the compost.
sea-weed salad, image from here
Seaweed is super high in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, and can be a great vegan alternative to bone broth. It is one of the few foods high in iodine, which can increase thyroid function. There are so many seaweeds to choose from and if you don’t know where to start, give wakame, dulse flakes, or kelp a try - just be aware of where it is sourced from as seaweeds can easily absorb chemicals and heavy metals in contaminated waters.
Garlic
You can see Emalyse's original article in full with all research links here
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All the best Jan
27 comments:
El perejil y el ajo, lo utilizo mucho en la condimentación de ciertos alimentos. Añade un punto de sabor, bastante bueno.
Besos
Dash it all ... forgot to buy beet-roots. Should have visited your blog before going to the shops.
God bless.
Watercress is largely unavailable here. Which is sad.
And I do love my leafy greens. All of them. I have just planted some rainbow chard which I hope to enjoy all summer.
...yep, I've overlooked them.
Major curly parsley fan here. Watercress isn't easy to find in the stores. I like the flavor.
A love list, my dad loved watercress, I should use it.
I use garlic and parsley but have overlooked the others.
Garlic and parsley are staples, and sometimes beet greens. It seems that a good variety of food is healthy for all.
I enjoy garlic in our cooking, but I must admit to not using the other leafy greens. I need to be on the lookout for them when we shop tomorrow.
very interesting, I already knew a lot, but I have to buy more of the things again!
Greeting Elke
The only one I've heard was a super food is garlic. I am going to have to eat more of the others. Happy Friday!
Another interesting read, learned a few things here. Thanks so much :)
I had never tried watercress. Although I like to use little parsley in my egg salad sandwich.
Coffee is on
I love parsley and garlic, but seaweed never makes it this far inland. At least I've never seen it here, although you can buy it in many places on the west coast (of the US).
Good article to read.
Lover of parsley in the food, grew some over winter and it's flourishing at the moment.
parlely has calcium - wow. good to know - we have that a lot...
always learn something here. thanks
Thanks for the info, that's truly informative.
I like all those foods you've listed.
thank you for useful sharing dear Jan !
garlic is something must in our everyday dish here thankfully no matter what it is
i love adding parsley at the end when dish is cooked ,sometime we add it when it is almost cooked though ,i adore it's flavor
watervress i use rarely
Hello,
I do enjoy using garlic, some of the others listed have been overlooked.
Great info, thanks for sharing. Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy weekend!
Never knew of beetroot leaves, thank you, interesting article.
An interesting and informative post! Thank you.
What a great read!
I'm pretty set in my ways in terms of food! It's good to learn, though.
Hi Jan! Good to know! I've never been drawn to beets, but maybe I'd like the greens. Watercress? Wow! I'll look for some when I go to the store. Thank you! God be with you!
Confession: I don't eat any of these. I'll look into adding something. Thx!
How interesting, I love beetroot but have never eaten the leaves, I'll have to give them a try. Take care and have a great weekend, Sue xx
It is good to know that crushing the garlic is better for you!
We don't see cress here all that much -- it's hard to find but I really love it and I'm glad to know of its extra values!
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