People keep talking about superfoods, what are they? Certain foods (mainly fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds) are particularly packed with essential nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
When you have these amazing healthy things inside your body, you are less likely to get sick and can help ward off disease. Simple really. Try this simple recipe and let us know what you think.
Ingredients
3 cups of mixed lettuce leaves
1 small red onion, half mooned and finely sliced
8-12 strawberries, quartered
2 fresh apricots, pitted and diced
½ cupful fresh organic blueberries
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 pomegranate, used the seeds and juice
2 tbsp goji berries, soaked in hot water to soften
¼ cup sunflower seeds (sprouted is even better)
Place the lettuce and onions into your serving bowl and toss.
Layer the strawberries, apricots, blueberries and tomatoes on top and sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, goji berries and sunflower seeds on top.
Dressing
40mls Pomegranate molasses
40mls flaxseed or hemp seed oil
40 mls Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
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Deborah Murtagh – Wholefood Expert