Recap of the Recipes of The Month for December - February

Did you miss December, January, or February 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: December

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 the 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 a wholegrain 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 taste and health benefits.

Recipe of the month: January

Pistachio Butter and Dried Fruit

This recipe of the month will satisfy any sweet tooth. Dried fruit can be a great way to add a serving of fruit to your day. 1.5 tablespoons of dried fruit or 4 apricot halves are a serving of fruit. Dried fruit like dried apricots, sultanas, prunes, and dates are also a good source of non-haem iron. Iron is needed for oxygen to be transported around your body and helps to keep your immune system working at its best.

Pistachios are a good source of protein to help promote your lean muscle mass. Protein also helps you to feel fuller for longer between meals. Pistachios are also heart healthy as a good source of unsaturated fat. The types of fat found in pistachios promote healthy blood cholesterol levels. This means these types of fat help to increase your ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and reduce your ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

The perfect crunch to base these two ingredients on are Corn Thins™ slices. Providing your body with gut loving fiber as well as vitamins and minerals as a wholegrain source. Whole grains contain all the parts of the grain which include the bran or the outer layer, endosperm or the middle starchy part and germ which is the nutrient packed core of the grain. All three parts of a whole grain give your body many nutrition benefits including vitamins E and B, phytochemicals, protein, and healthy fats. Whole grains & whole grain containing foods like Corn Thins™ are also linked to support your health by assisting you to maintain a healthy weight and decrease your risk of chronic disease, some cancers and heart disease. This recipe of the month is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while removing any regret as you know each delicious bite is full of health benefits.

Recipe of the month: February

Roast Chicken, Apple, Cranberry, Celery, Mixed with Mustard and Mayo

This recipe of the month is a perfect combination of flavours. With chicken, fruit and Corn Thins slices this recipe ticks all the boxes as a complete meal, providing all the essentials your body needs in a meal. Chicken is a great lean protein source as a complete protein source. This means it has all the essential amino acids that your body needs to get from the food you eat. One amino acid known as leucine is in high amounts in chicken breast. Leucine helps to stimulate muscle synthesis and is recommended to be included in your meal at an amount of 2-3 grams. 100g of chicken breast provides 6.5g of leucine.

Apples and cranberries are a great source of vitamin C. This water-soluble vitamin is needed to support optimal immune system function and is needed to make collagen. Collagen is needed for strong ligaments and tendons and youthful looking skin. Apples, cranberries, and celery are good sources of potassium which helps to regulate healthy blood pressure.

Apple, celery, cranberries, and Corn Thins slices are good sources of fiber to promote healthy gut function and help to keep you feeling fuller for longer after this meal. Apple is a good source of a particular fiber called pectin which is a prebiotic fiber and a source food for your good bacteria.

Whole grains and whole grain containing foods like Corn Thins are good sources of zinc, magnesium, and protein. These are three nutrition factors which support the maintenance and growth of muscle cells. When you have muscle, this pulls on the bones which stimulate the creation of a strong bone reducing your risk of osteoporosis.  If you are looking for a meal which ticks all the health boxes and tastes delicious this is the recipe for you!