Day: June 20, 2023

Nuts and seeds are staples of a healthy, plant-based diet and they’re often considered superfoods. But nuts tend to steal the limelight, while edible seeds are often overlooked as ingredients to feature in everyday meals. That’s unfortunate because seeds are nutritional powerhouses in their own right. They’re all good sources of protein, fibre, healthy fats, and antioxidants but different...

Brinjal, also known as aurbergine or eggplant, is rich in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that the body needs for proper health and function. “The dark purple varieties are particularly rich in the antioxidant polyphenol, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and flavonoids such as nasunin that protect the heart from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. “They contain all...