Potatoes - A Surprising New Superfood: Yes, it’s true.  The humble spud has often been given a bad reputation because it’s a carb, but potatoes are in fact brimmiung with goodness and play a more important role in nutrition than we previously thought.  Just one medium jacket potato (with its skin) contains the same amount of fibre as five and a half bananas and more vitamin C than three avacados.

(Source: telegraph.co.uk)

Grapefruit - A Surprising New Superfood: They might be a bit sour, but research shows that eating half a grapefruit before each meal over a period of 12 weeks can help you shed, on average, 3.5lb because of it’s fat-burning compounds.  red grapefruits are the pick of the bunch for health benefits, because they have a higher level of antioxidants, which can help the liver break down fatty acids.  That’s grapefruit juice all summer, then!

(Look Magazine UK - 4 June 2012)

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Beetroot - A Surprising New Superfood: The purple salad companion contains alkaloid betaine, which has a significant effect on the liver, helping to detoxify it and stimulate its normal function - meaning it’s great for the morning after a few drinks. Scientists also believe beetroot can help keep us toned by protecting the body from absorbing ‘bad fats’.  Finally, its natural colourant has been shown to have anti-cancer and anti-ageing properties.  What’s not to love?

(Look Magazine UK - 4 June 2012)

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Getting Your Legs Summer Ready!