Salad and Falafel Mix on Corn Thins Slices

Health Benefits of this Meal

This recipe can be explained as simple perfection. This is a gut loving meal with a range of plant-based foods which each provide different prebiotic sources. The health prompting micorbes in your gut need different sources of fuel to stay alive and healthy. This is why aiming for 30 different plant based foods each week is recommended.

Falafels are a healthy plant-based addition to include. They are a source of vitamin B6 which is needed to make red blood cells. Iron which is needed to transport oxygen around your body. The type of iron in plants is called non-haem iron. This type of iron needs vitamin C to be better absorbed in your body. The lime, carrot, cucumber, and lettuce are all sources of vitamin C.

Falafels are also a source of manganese, copper, folate, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, riboflavin, potassium and thiamine. Each of these minerals are needed in smaller amounts compared to macronutrients to keep your body healthy. Not all food offer each vitamin and mineral needed which is why a variety of different foods is needed each week to give your body everything is needs to function at its best.

The Dijon mustard and fat in the mayonnaise not only offer taste but help the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K to be better absorbed. This is one example of the importance of fat in your diet.

Wholegrains are a superior choice to refined grains due the extra number of nutrients they give your body. Wholegrains contain a range of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which support the optimal functioning of your body and help reduce inflammation. This includes B vitamins which support optimal cholesterol levels, selenium which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and zinc which promotes optimal immune system function.

By swapping a refined white cracker with a wholegrain Corn Thins slice you are giving your body more than just fiber to help reduce inflammation. This is an example of why not all carbohydrates are the same and why the type you choose can have different effects on your body.

Make a smart choice for the health of your body and to satisfy your taste buds by adding this recipe to your week.

Ingredients

• 6 Corn Thins slices
• 1 carrot, grated
• 50g falafels, sliced in half
• 0.25 tsps Dijon mustard
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsps reduced fat mayonnaise
• 1 handful lettuce, diced
• 2 radishes, sliced
• Pinch of black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl place the low fat mayonnaise, lime juice, and Dijon mustard and mix well. Add in a pinch of pepper.
2. Add to the mixture the carrot, sliced radishes, cucumber and lettuce. Stir gently until all the vegetables are coated with the dressing.
3. Place mixture on top of each Corn Thins slice and top with sliced falafels.
4. Enjoy!