Broccolini® is the super simple superfood that is rich in folate, fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants and also low in kilojoules, sugars & sodium. It’s a delicious way to add more green veg to your diet to help deliver essential nutrients to keep you feeling good. Keep reading to find out why Broccolini® is so good for you...
Rich in folateFolate is needed for energy, immunity, and a healthy pregnancy. Just half a cup of cooked Broccolini® provides nearly half of your recommended daily amout of folate. Here are some benefits of consuming folate rich Broccolini® daily.
• Folate energises the mind and body by supporting psychological function and reducing fatigue*.
• Folate which is needed during pregnancy for baby’s development.*
• Watch kids go and grow with Broccolini® - it contains folate which supports children’s’ growth and development.*
RECIPES TO PAIR WITH OTHER FOLATE BOOSTING INGREDIENTS
| PUY LENTILS WITH SAUTE BROCCOLINI® | BROCCOLINI® POKE SALMON BOWL |
Vitamin C is needed for a happy brain, immunity, healthy skin and healthy teeth. Half a cup of cooked Broccolini® contains 23% of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C. Here are some benefits of consuming Vitamin C rich Broccolini® every day.
• Vitamin C energises the mind and body by supporting psychological function and reducing fatigue*
• Keep your bones healthy with Broccolini ®. It contains vitamin C which contributes to normal collagen formation in cartilage and bones.*
• Broccolini ® - be happy, smile more. Broccolini® contains 23% RDI of vitamin C which contributes to healthy teeth and gums.*
• Be your best self with Broccolini® - it provides vitamin C to help make your skin glow.*
• Heads up vegetarians - boost your iron absorption with Broccolini ® - it contains vitamin C which helps release iron from other plant foods.*
RECIPES TO PAIR WITH OTHER vitamin c BOOSTING INGREDIENTS
| TRAY BAKE ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH BROCCOLINI® | BROCCOLINI® ZOODLE SALAD JAR |
Half a cup of cooked Broccolini® provides 2 grams of fibre. Fibre is needed for a healthy gut, helps to keep you regular and provides food for good bacteria.*
Broccolini® contains colourful antioxidant carotenoids plus vitamin C that all help protect the body from oxidative stress.*
*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.
MORE OF OUR FAVORITE SUPERFOOD RECIPES
| BROCCOLINI® GREEN GODDESS TOFU LUNCH BOWL | BROCCOLINI® RAINBOW VEGETABLE FRITTATA |
Serving size: 75g veg (1/2 cup boiled)
| Av QTY per serve | % DI* | Av QTY per 100g | |
| Energy | 95kJ | 1% | 127kJ |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% | 3.3g |
| Total fat | 0.3g | <1% | 0.4g |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% | 0g |
| Total carbohydrates | 1.5g | <1% | 2g |
| Sugars | 1g | 1% | 1.3g |
| Dietary fibre | 2g | 7% | 2.5g |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% | 16mg |
| Folate eq | 62ug | 31% | 83ug |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 19% | 10mg |
| Beta-carotene eq | 209ug | 279ug | |
| Lutein | 1060ug | 1420ug | |
| Total polyphenols^ | 19 | 25 |
Source: Aust Food Comp Data ^PF data | *based on an average adult diet of 8700kJ | "<" means less than