Red Cabbage

Did you know that cabbage leaves have natural antiseptic properties and can be applied directly to wound and bruises to help relieve pain and healing? 

• Red cabbage is higher in immunity boosting carotenes than other cabbages. 
• Red cabbage is also higher in vitamin C than pale varieties and is a good source of minerals including calcium and selenium.

Sprinkle red cabbage with lemon juice to prevent it from turning gray. Once cut, red cabbage should be used within one to two days. When cooking, steaming preserves the maximum nutrients, so try not to overcook.

Fennel and Orange Salad

• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 
• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1 red onion, sliced into thin rings
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• Fennel fronds

Dressing:

• 1 orange, juiced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1. Arrange the orange slices on a plate or shallow dish. Place a layer of fennel on top and the add a layer of onion.

2. Mix the orange juice and balsamic vinegar together and drizzle over the salad. Season with black pepper, garnish with fennel fronds.

Broccoli

Did you know that of all the vegetables in the brassica family, broccoli has shown the highest levels of protection against prostate cancer? 

Broccoli comes in different varieties, but the darker the color, the more beneficial nutrients it contains. You can also eat the leaves of broccoli as well as the stalks. They contain as much goodness and taste great, too!

Broccoli...

• rich in a variety of nutrients that protect against types of cancer.
• contains chemicals that help lower bad cholesterol and protect against heart disease.
• lutein and zeaxanthin help prevent macular degeneration.
• helps to eradicate the H. pylori bacteria (germs can enter your body and live in your digestive tract; if you have a peptic ulcer, your doctor will probably test you for H. pylori infection, and it can be treated with antibiotics) high calcium content helps to build and protect bones.
• excellent source of the antioxidants vitamin C and selenium.

Look for broccoli heads rich with color and avoid any broccoli with pale, yellow on brown patches on the florets.  

Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are high in calcium, amino acids and contain healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats that help keep skin glowing and youthful! Sesame seeds also have iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, selenium and copper.