Clean green goodness
Tenderstem® broccoli is the all-natural, fat-free, fast food that will leave you feeling amazing. It’s the tasty way to eat your greens and get one of your 5-a-day. Naturally low in salt and sugar, high in fibre and vitamin C, and providing potassium, manganese, folate and vitamin B6, add it to your favourite dish for a delicious, nutritious boost.
Feeling good
Tenderstem ® broccoli is high in vitamin C and provides folate, both of which help to keep your immune system functioning normally. A source of potassium, Tenderstem ® broccoli also helps to maintain normal blood pressure. And there’s more! Tenderstem ® broccoli contains vitamin B6, which regulates the activity of your hormones, and manganese for your bones.
Looking good
Tenderstem ® broccoli is low in calories – great news if you’re watching your waistline. It’s packed with vitamin C, too, which is needed to make collagen, so a great addition to your skin care routine to help you look good from the inside out.
Good for growing
Tenderstem ® broccoli is a great choice for mums-to-be. It provides folate, a B vitamin that’s especially important for women trying for a baby and in their first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Folate also helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Nutritional chart toppers
Per 100g
Eat Tenderstem® broccoli as part of a healthy, balanced diet. An 80g serving counts as one of your 5-a-day
Tenderstem® broccoli – Part of a Super Diet
Move over superfoods…and enter Super Diets! Many people now believe the idea of superfoods is outdated and overhyped. Instead, it’s better to aim for a Super Diet – one that’s balanced, versatile, sustainable and full of wholesome, nutrient-rich foods like Tenderstem® broccoli.
Here are some other great foods we’ve combined with Tenderstem ® broccoli to create recipes that taste great, keep you feeling fabulous, and help you achieve a Super Diet.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain antioxidant Lycopene, and are particular effective when cooked rather than raw.
Walnuts
Walnuts, although high in fat, offer omega 3 oils as long as raw or lightly roasted.
Garlic
Garlic stimulates immune system, may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It’s a good antiviral and helps the body detoxify. It’s best used raw or lightly cooked.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas have a low glycaemic index and high fibre that helps blood sugar control. They’re also high in magnesium.
Avocados
Avocados are high in monounsaturates, which are important for a healthy heart. They also help detoxify oxidised fats and may lower cholesterol.
Red Peppers
Red peppers are high in the antioxidant Beta-Carotene, which is helpful for a healthy heart.
Live Yoghurt
Live yoghurt is important for gastrointestinal and probiotic functions.
Lemons
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and help the absorption of non-haem iron from vegetables and as such are important for vegetarians.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is said to help reduce cholesterol and maintain blood sugar levels.