Fresh, tender spinach leaves (baby spinach) can be enjoyed raw in salads, vegetable burgers, or as juice. However, it's worth noting that their antioxidant properties may decrease significantly when subjected to steaming, frying, or prolonged boiling. ...
Onion is an Allium-family bulb vegetable. It is a rich source of phytochemical compounds allium and allyl-sulfide, which have been found to be anti-mutagenic (protects from cancers) and help lower blood sugar. Calories-40 per 100 g, folates-19 μg (5% DV
Alongside the fibre, betawains help increase the production of short chain fatty acids by the beneficial bacteria that reside in the gut. These SCFAs are linked with a number of positive effects on health. 7. May protect the gut Beetroots are one of the richest vegetable sources of glutamine...
However, recent research has raised some serious questions regarding the safety of soybeans and soy products such as tofu, soy milk, soy yogurt, soy cheese, tempeh, soybean paste, soybean sprouts, soybean oil, soy sauce, soya chunks, soy meat used to make vegetable burgers and so on. Obser...
It’s not all about 100% plant-based foods. The Blended Burger Project® started by the Mushroom Council is a movement that promotes the combination of finely chopped fresh mushrooms with ground meat for burgers, meatballs, tacos, sloppy joes, meatloaf and more. ...
Lettuce is a leafy vegetable, famous for giving salads their base. There are multiple types of lettuce, and they all share the scientific nameLactuca sativa. The health benefits of lettuce come primarily from its vitamin content. Health benefits vary depending on the type of lettuce a person ea...
Combine a cup of lentils with some fried vegetables, spices, vegetable stock and coconut milk to make a fragrant, Indian daal. Serve with naan. Add them to a soup Sick of making the same old soup? Mix it up by bulking out a vegetable broth with some lentils. Add your favourite ve...
The star of most salads, vital addition to burgers and sandwiches, and the low-calorie replacement in diet tacos – the humble lettuce is a staple in most chefs’ kitchens. But if you tend to let your lettuce wilt in the fridge or find yourself picking at it in salads, we’ve got a...
While it is often thought of and used as a vegetable, zucchini is technically a fruit. As a variety of summer squash, it is harvested and eaten while immature. This sets it apart from other types of squash, as does its soft rind. ...
One of the easiest ways to use the nuts is as a flour which can be conveniently added to shakes, smoothies, breakfast cereals, vegan burgers,chia porridge, dessert recipes or when gluten-free baking. Precautions: Tiger nuts when consumed in excess may cause bloating, loose stools and flatulenc...