April Recipe of the Month

Roast Pumpkin, avocado, black bean and coriander

Your body will thank you for selecting this perfect balance of taste and nutrition. The whole grain star CORN THINS add fibre for fullness in addition to vitamins and minerals your body needs to function well, including iron, zinc, B vitamins, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and copper.

Avocado is a great source of healthy monounsaturated fat; This helps to keep your cholesterol levels on a healthy range of more ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and less ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Avocados are also a great source of potassium to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.  Roast pumpkin will keep your immune system working well as a great source of vitamin A. Coriander does not only add taste but, like all the vegetables and fruit in this recipe are also a source of antioxidants. Antioxidants help to fight off free radicals which can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body.

Black beans are a pantry staple which are a source of prebiotics. This feed the probiotics or good bacteria in your gut which support optimal organ health, immune system function and metabolism. Black beans are also a source of zinc which is important for wound healing and skin health and is a non-animal source of iron, needed to transport oxygen around your body. This is a clear winner for this month’s recipe of the month.