Monday 7 November 2011

E is for....

Elderberries
Eggplant
Endives

Have I eaten any of these before?
Eggplant mostly, maybe elderberries in tea... and endives

What are endives?
They are chicory, I just prefer the name endives ;)

Hero of the day?
Endives! Endives contain essential amino acids, fats, starch, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and B1, B2, C, K and P vitamins. Use then to liven up a salad for a bitter crunch!

Benefits include:
  • stimulates appetite
  • is a light laxative
  • is ideal as weight loss food
  • is 95 percent water and contains only 7.5 calories per cup.
Sources:
http://www.liveandfeel.com/medicinalplants/endives.html
http://yourorganicgardeningblog.com/endive-your-daily-dose-of-healthy-nutrition/

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