There are many varieties available. It is possible to eat them cooked or raw. Wash them well before using them.

Large Stuffed Mushrooms

8 large flat mushrooms (leave whole)

Cooked Quinoa

Herbs

Spices

Sautéed Onions

Cooked lentils mashed

8 dried apricots finely chopped

Cauliflower contains allicin, which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of strokes. Cauliflower contains nutrients that strengthen the immune system and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Good for purifying the blood.

It is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to improve colon health and can even help prevent cancer. And most recently it has been discovered that cauliflower, as well as other cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage contains indole-3-carbinol a substance that can affect the metabolism of estrogen in the body, helping to prevent breast and other female cancers.

Asparagus is a powerful stimulant for the liver and kidneys. Asparagus contains a compound called asparagine. It helps with water retention and bloating. They can be steamed lightly, do not overcook them. Eat them lightly cooked but cold in salads or as a hot vegetable. This is a slow release energy food, stabilizes blood sugar levels, keeping food craving to a minimum.

A tip – snap off the tough end, it will break just at the right place.

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Natural fiber from whole foods promote good health in many ways -

* provides bulk and holds on to fluid making our stools softer and therefore much easier to pass.

* encourages the correct bacterial balance in our bowels, it’s the perfect food for the ‘friendly bacteria’.

* can help to prevent cancers like breast, prostate and bowel.

* ‘soluble fiber’ helps to lower levels of cholesterol.

* speeds up the transition of waste out of the body, this ensures that auto-intoxication is kept to a minimum. The faster waste matter passes through the body the less toxins are re-absorbed.