four reasons to...

EAT SWEDE

THIS vegetable has a mild, slightly sweet flavour and whether it’s mashed or roasted can be a healthy part of your roast dinner. Here’s why:

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SWEDE is a low calorie vegetable, 100g of it has only 11 calories.

2

IT IS particularly high in vitamin A – which is essential for healthy eyes and vision – and vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant which your body needs to make collagen.

3

SWEDE is rich in important trace elements like potassium and calcium – good for normalising blood pressure and healthy bones.

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IT IS a good source of fibre which helps to keep you fuller for longer and maintain a regular bowel function.

Mash up: Swede is high in vitamins A and C