5 Simple Vegan Superfoods You Can Eat Every Day
There is a wide range of superfood green recipes available, so many in fact that it can be a little bewildering when trying to decide on what you want to make for a lunch or dinner. However, once you have some idea of what you are looking for, the job becomes much simpler. If you know the ingredients and what sort of flavour you are looking for, then making the right choice is a walk in the park. This article will give you a few tips on what to look for when choosing your next vegan superfood recipe.
The first ingredient that we must look at is turmeric. Turmeric is an herb commonly used in Indian and Chinese cuisine but it is now finding its way into many other global cuisines due to its healing properties. It has been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties which mean that it has the potential to fight heart disease. If you are looking for a delicious chilled drink, why not make a coconut milk based turmeric smoothie - simply add some fresh turmeric to a glass of coconut milk and serve with a banana ice-cream for a healthy, fruit-filled breakfast.
Next on our list is buckwheat groats. These small seeds are native of the Andes Mountains in South America but are now grown all over the world. They are high in protein and therefore are excellent for high energy foods such as beans and chickpeas, but also have a very rich, creamy consistency which makes them perfect for making delicious nut butter. To make the cleanest protein powder smoothie, combine ground buckwheat groats with either your favourite cashews (ground roasted) or almonds to create your own nut butter. You can freeze the mixture or cook it up; whichever way you choose to enjoy your new, healthful snack.
The final superfood on our list is kale. If you love vegetables but hate the texture, you should give kale a shot. Rich in nutrients like iron and vitamin A, kale is a complex vegetable with a kale leafy appearance and a mild, somewhat nutty flavor that's great for adding to a range of soups and stews. Alternatively, try cooking kale with coconut milk or other smoothies. Cooked kale is satisfying and surprisingly tasty, although it does tend to have a somewhat bitter taste.
If you're looking to make a vegan breakfast bowl, one of the easiest ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet is by using oats in your mix. Oatmeal is a complete food and so can be used in a wide variety of ways. To make a delicious cereal for your children, mix together three cups of oats, three tablespoons of maple syrup, a teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Or, if you prefer a lighter breakfast option, mix together one cup of oats, two tablespoons of honey and one tablespoon of vanilla. Other breakfast options for vegans include rice cereals, puddings, muffins and oatmeal.
For a quick and nutritious lunch or dinner option, consider this vegan recipe for a smoothie. This quick and easy recipe mixes together one cup of fresh collard greens, one tablespoon of chickpeas, one cup of raw spinach, one cup of unsweetened coconut milk and one teaspoon of sea salt. The resulting blend is a rich and hearty snack that's perfect for when you're short on time but still need some protein: simply add two eggs and two cups of kale to the blender. Add on to your knowledge about this topic, by visiting this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism.
