Chef's: Did You Know ...

Asparagus – Good natural sources of Vitamin E. It is also a natural Diuretic.

Spring Onions – The green part contains valuable Beta-carotene and Pholate. So don’t throw it away, use it.

Tomatoes – High in Antioxidants such as Lycopene & Vitamins C, A & K and helps cut the risk of cancer. (In Salad)

Kidney Beans – High in Protein & Fibre, help lower Cholesterol, rich in Potassium and Vitamins B1 & K

Pulses (Dhal) - High in Protein & Fibre, help lower Cholesterol, rich in Potassium and Vitamins B1 & K

Pepper – High levels of Vitamins C, (4 time higher then Lemons & Oranges) Vitamin A (Beta carotene) is abundant in sweet Red Peppers as are Carotenoids, such as Lycopene, which is a strong Antioxidant.

Cherries – Contain Anthocyanins, which may help relieve pain. They’re often recommended to eat for easing gout.

Berries: Goji & Blueberries – help reduce Blood pressure and an increase of “Good” HDL Cholesterol. Most Berries have anti Cancer properties and help ward of Alzheimer’s disease.

Apple – The fresher the higher Vitamin content, and have a low GI, therefore keeps hunger pangs at bay.

Milk – Good source of Protein, essential Nutrients, Calcium, vitamin D for Bones & Teeth and B12 for Red Blood cells.

Tea – High levels of Antioxidants that help fight disease and Fluoride for Teeth and helps kill Bacteria in the mouth. Also known to reduce chance of becoming diabetics (Black Tea) Avoid adding sugar.

Prawns – high in protein, low in saturated fat and high levels of Iron and Omega 3 fatty acids, so can help protect against heart disease and improve your circulatory system.

Lamb – is a great source of protein, vitamin B12, zinc, Iron, Niacin and Riboflavin. Lamb chops are high in saturated fat, but the fat largely contained around the edge of the chop, making it easy to cut off and avoid.

Chicken – Good source of Vitamins B and Selenium. It has less saturated fat then Red meat. Avoid Skin.