Health Benefits of Corn Thins slices topped with Tabouli

Health Benefits of this Recipe
This recipe boasts two sources of wholegrains from the Corn Thins slices and bulgur wheat (or Quinoa). This means your body will receive a good amount of dietary fiber for gut health and a healthy gut microbiome. Also, an array of vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, iron, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. The vitamin C found in the lemon and tomato will help the non-hem iron found in the wholegrains to be more easily absorbed by your body.
The produce in this recipe will add more dietary fiber to the amount that your body will benefit from. Keeping you feeling fuller for longer. Extra virgin olive oil, wholegrains, and the produce in this recipe are all a source of different antioxidants which help to protect your body in different ways from excess free radicals. Free radicals in excess can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body.
The extra virgin olive oil provides a healthy monounsaturated fat which helps to keep optimal cholesterol levels. The produce in the recipe protects your heart in many ways too including being a source of potassium which helps to lower your blood pressure. This recipe is impressive in many ways in what it can do to help nourish your body.
Ingredients
1 packet of Corn Thins slices
1 large bunch of parsley, finely chopped
1 small bunch of mint, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, diced
3 spring onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 1-2 lemons
3 tablespoons of bulgur wheat (or Quinoa as a GF alternative)
Directions
- Soak the bulgur wheat (or Quinoa) in boiling water for 10-20 minutes, covered. If using Quinoa, rinse before boiling.
- Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Top your desired number of Corn Thins slices with tabouli.
- Enjoy!