Sow seeds to hide superfoods among your New Year dishes
Chia seeds, lentils and spirulina are three of five superfoods that can easily be hidden in traditional winter dishes for New Year fare.
The team from Blackwolf Workout have revealed ingredients that can be added to the majority of meals to offer great nutritional value, without impairing on taste.
These are superfood suggestions ...
1 Lentils
Lentils can be added to soups, stews and broths making them a great staple ingredient for this time of year.
There are many different types of lentils, meaning they can easily be hidden from nervous eaters. They are made up of over 25 per cent protein, rich in iron and fibre, making them a great allround addition to your diet.
2 Spirulina
This is a dark green algae that is often found in powder form. It has a high amount of protein per gram and can be used to improve gut health as well as helping to manage diabetes.
It can be added to smoothies or fruit juices. Sprinkling spirulina on salads and soups will help boost the nutritional contents of the meals.
3 Chia seeds
Commonly found on porridge, yoghurt and rice dishes, chia seeds can help add texture to smooth dishes.
They can also be used to help thicken sauces while helping reduce blood sugar levels at the same time.
Chia seeds also offer more calcium per gram than many dairy products making them a great alternative for those who are lactose intolerant.
4 Kidney beans Similar to lentils, kidney beans are well suited to broths and stews, as well as dishes such as chili con carne.
It’s important to ensure kidney beans are cooked thoroughly before eating due to their potential to be toxic.
They are rich in vitamins and minerals including iron, copper and potassium as well as also being packed full of protein.
5 Hemp seeds
Treat hemp seeds the same way you would chia seeds.
Add them to dishes to add crunch but also sprinkle over heartier dishes.
They can be eaten raw, cooked or roasted. Often associated with marijuana, hemp seeds come from a different plant than the hallucinogen, but they are in the same family.
They are mainly made up of good fats and protein and are a great source of vitamin E.