The beast from the east is set to return and I am so over the cold snow ice and wind . Okay so it's supposed to be a mini one with just a few days of extreme cold ! I will take that . Keep warm and the best way to boost your body's immunity is to fuel it up with the best food to give you all the nutrients to fight the cold . Eating well is not rushing out to get the biggest kabab to fill up your tummy ! It means eating veggies that that are healthy and good for you . As well as eating well remember try to keep your surroundings warm . Keep your living room door closed so the heat can remain within the room and not escape to the corridor and stairs . Light a few candles in the room to give you extra heat . It works a treat like a fireplace from olden days . Draw your curtains back early so the heat stays in the room .Don't block the radiators with furniture so the heat can flow easily . If you put aluminium foil behind the radiator on the wall it reflects a lot more heat into the room and is a neat trick to get the most of your heating . Last of all don't be shy to wear a beanie in the house if you are super cold !
But here are the eight best vegetables around , we could eat this winter , to get us healthy so our body is fit and able to cope with the cold . Even though a lot of people are not fans of veggies , you could cook up some hearty meals to satisfy yourself and keep you warm . These are some of my favourites , I cook them up in almost everything !
1) Spinach : 2 cal , It's high in fiber , protein ,calcium ,iron , magnesium , potassium and vitamins A ,C , E , K and B6 as well as high in sodium . The best ways to eat it is raw , in salads stir-fried or cooked in a curry .
2) Red Bell Pepper : 30 cal , high in fiber , potassium and vitamins A ,C ,K , D and B6 . High in natural sugars it is best eaten raw , or in salads , roasted or stir-fried .
3) Red Onions : 44 cal , high in fiber , potassium and vitamins C and B6 . They are high in natural sugars . Eat them in salads , raw , sauteed or stir-fried . Aldi is doing a great offer this week 59 p for a kilo :)
5 ) Eggplant or Aubergines or Brinjals , wherever in the world you are , those are the names used and I particularly love this veg . 110 cal ,high in magnesium , potassium and vitamins C , K and B6 . Eat them roasted , grilled or stir-fried !
6) Cucumbers : 24 cal , this veg is high in magnesium , potassium and vitamins A , C and K . High in sugars , eat it raw or in salads .
7) Cauliflower : 3 cal , high in protein , magnesium , fiber , potassium and vitamins C , K an B6 . High in sugars eat it steamed ,roasted or in salads .
8) Mushrooms : 2 cal , high in fiber ,protein , iron , potassium and vitamins d and B6 .eat them stir-fried ,sauteed ,or roasted . Add them to pastas , noddles, salads and casseroles !
Enjoy your veggies and get your kids to eat them too ! Have a wonderful day and keep smiling !
Love & Peace xx
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