Recap of the Recipes of The Month for September - November

Did you miss September, October, or November recipe of the month? This blog is for you as below there is a recap of these three months.

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Recipe of the month: September

Coronation Chicken, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion and Coriander

Flavourful and packed with health benefits this recipe of the month should be saved immediately. Chicken is a great source of complete protein which means it contains all the essential amino acids that your body needs to make a protein. Leucine is one essential amino acid which helps stimulate muscle growth. Chicken breast provides an optimal amount of leucine with 2.5g per 100g. Chicken is also a good source of haem iron which is the most easily absorbed type of iron. Iron is needed to help transport oxygen around your body as well as to maintain an optimal immune system function.

The non-haem iron found in Corn Thins slices and coriander will be better absorbed because of the presence of the haem iron. Also, the vitamin C in the pickled red onion also supports more iron absorption.

Red onions, cucumber and coriander as well as the herbs and spices included in the coronation chicken give your body different antioxidants which help to fight off excess free radicals which can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body. These vegetables and Corn Thins slices are a good source of fiber which is needed to support optimal gut health and function. The polyphenols found in these foods as well as the resistant starch are food for the good bacteria in your gut. When these good bacteria are healthy and thriving, they promote the health of your entire body. If you are needing a new recipe which ticks both the healthy and tasty boxes, then this is the recipe for you!

Recipe of the month: October

Choc Hazelnut Spread, Pear and Hazelnuts

Every balanced diet should include sometimes foods. This recipe of the month adds a healthy component to a sweet treat. Hazelnuts are a good source of protein as well as heart healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Hazelnuts are rich in many vitamins and minerals including manganese which allows your blood to clot normally. Also, vitamin E which is a fat-soluble vitamin which acts as an antioxidant and helps to keep your skin healthy. The healthy fats found in hazelnuts will allow your body to properly absorb vitamin E.

Pears are a good source of vitamin C which is needed to make the protein collagen. Collagen is important for healthy skin and strong ligaments and tendons. Pears are also a good source of copper which helps your body to make red blood cells and plays a role in allowing your body to absorb iron.

Corn Thins slices are the perfect choice as the base for this delicious recipe. These delicious corn cakes are made using whole grains and count towards your daily serves needed for optimal health. Corn Thins slices add not only fiber but vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. Also, B vitamins which are needed to make energy from the food you eat. While chocolate hazelnut spread is considered more of a sometimes food, many of the ingredients in this recipe of the month are full of health benefits. It is a sweet treat with a gold star.

Recipe of the month: November

Tomato Bruschetta, Cottage Cheese and Basil

Your body deserves a meal or snack which ticks all the nutrition boxes needed to keep you going with sustained energy. This recipe of the month will do just that. The cottage cheese is great source a type of protein called casein which is a slowly digested type of protein. This will help to keep you feeling fuller for longer as well as keep your muscles fueled with the energy they need.

Cottage cheese is also rich in calcium which is needed for normal muscle contractions as well as keeps your bones and teeth strong. Cottage cheese is also a good source of vitamin B12 which is needed for normal central nervous system functioning.

Basil, and Corn Thins slices provide a source of non-haem iron which is needed to help transport oxygen around your body and to keep your immune system working at its best. The vitamin C found in the tomato and basil will help your body to absorb this type of iron.

Corn Thins slices add fiber which add to the feeling of fullness after enjoying this meal. In addition to this corn is a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin. These are two types of carotenoids which have antioxidant capacities and help your eyes work optimally.

A fiber found in Corn Thins slices is called prebiotic fiber and the polyphenols found in the basil, Corn Thins slices and tomato are all important for the health of your gut. They feed the good bacteria in your gut which is essential for your health and function. Each different type of prebiotic fiber and polyphenol is important as it feeds a different healthy gut microbe type. This is why eating a diverse range of plant-based foods is essential for overall health and wellbeing.