You may notice a new type of leafy green in the shops which looks a little like watercress – pea shoots, or sometimes seen as pea tops! These are the tender stems and leaves of the pea plant, and taste really delicious. Just like peas themselves, the shoots contain vitamin C, vitamin A and folic [...]
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Powerful Pomegranate…
Pomegranate has rapidly become a noted “superfood”; popular amongst chefs, food growers, food producers, and of course, health-conscious consumers aware of the growing body of evidence revealing the fruit’s health benefits. In fact the science surrounding pomegranate is looking very promising so far. Pomegranate has been linked to improved heart health, protection against prostate and [...]
Five foods to boost exercise recovery
Cherries Cherries and cherry juice contain vitamin C, iron and powerful antioxidants called flavonoids, visible by the fruit’s deep red colour. Flavonoids are anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive. Cherries also contain a natural hormone called melatonin. Melatonin regulates the sleep-wake cycle, and promotes sleep – a crucial part of recovery and regeneration. Sweet Potato Unlike the [...]
Spotlight on Purslane
I’d never really given purslane much thought until I watched a BBC documentary about the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids for children. I just classed it alongside other salad leaves such as lamb’s lettuce and rocket, which I love, and use a lot in the summer, simply because they have wonderful, and very individual flavours, good [...]
Spotlight on Barley
Barley is a great all-round wholegrain, and one the most nutritious grains available. It is wheat-free, but not gluten-free. It’s also one of the lowest GI carbohydrates around, providing B vitamins, both soluble and insoluble fibre, and lending worthy amounts of minerals. Barley also contains noticeable amounts of the well-documented antioxidant “phytochemicals” lutein and beta carotene, normally only [...]
Spotlight on Avocado
One of the nicest additions to salad meals and starter dishes, has to be the humble avocado. If you don’t already do so, I suggest embracing these wonderful green fruits to regularly add to your diet. It is an unfortunate (and sad) observation of mine, that too many people avoid avocados because they believe them to be fattening. [...]
About Lucy-Ann Prideaux MSc BSc RNutr
A registered Nutritionist, Lucy-Ann gained an MSc degree in Human Nutrition, from Aberdeen University in 1997, following a first class honours degree in Sport & Exercise Science. As a past competitive runner, triathlete and personal trainer, she has vast experience and knowledge of performance nutrition at elite and recreational level, as well as in-depth knowledge of general health nutrition.
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