Recipe of the Month - Dec

Posted November 2021
2021-12
Goats Cheese, blackberry, pistachio on Corn Thins slices

Goat Cheese, Blackberry and Pistachio

 

This recipe of the month does not only look divine but will help your insides look good too. Blackberries are rich in vitamin C which is needed to make the protein collagen. Collagen is needed for healthy gums and skin as well as strong ligaments and tendons.

Goat cheese is a good source of protein to help you maintain your lean body mass and like fiber found in Corn Thins slices, berries and pistachio nuts keeps you feeling fuller for longer. Goat cheese is a good source of calcium which is needed for normal muscle contractions and strong bones and teeth. Also, vitamin B12 and choline which help your central nervous system to work at its best.

Corn Thins slices are the perfect choice as the base for this recipe of the month. These perfect corn cakes are made primarily from whole grains and count towards your daily serves of this food group needed for optimal health.  Whole grains are rich in B vitamins which are needed to make energy from the food you eat. Corn Thins slices also add fiber and vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus.

Pistachios are a good source of unsaturated fat. This type of fat promotes healthy blood cholesterol levels with more ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and less ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. This recipe is perfect as it gives your body both both taste and health benefits.

Ashleigh Felth…
Accredited Practising Dietitian
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