Recipe of the month: November

Posted October 2021
2021-11
Tomato bruschetta, cottage cheese & basil on Corn Thins slices

 

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 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 fibre 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.

Ashleigh Felth…
Accredited Practising Dietitian
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