Granola Raspberry Chia Pudding

February features Valentine’s Day and is also Heart Month, so it only makes sense that the colour red should be on your mind. With these red-themed recipes you’ll be able to eat to your heart’s content.

We’re told that we should try to eat various coloured foods throughout the day. That’s because different hues signal that different nutrients and antioxidants are being offered. And with February being Heart Month and also the time when Valentine’s Day falls on the calendar, there is no better time to make sure your diet is splashed in red.
From morning to night, these red-themed recipes can help keep your heart beating strong and show that love is in the air.

Recipes

Granola Raspberry Chia Pudding

Granola Raspberry Chia Pudding


Quinoa Kale Frittata

Quinoa Kale Frittata


Borscht

Borscht


Salmon Shakshuka

Salmon Shakshuka


Cherry Ricotta Tart

Cherry Ricotta Tart


Spread the red

Colour your diet healthy by including these red-hued nutritional heavyweights.

Food Nutrition Use it
beets source of nitrates that may help lower blood pressure numbers dips, salads, smoothies, soups
bell pepper contains high levels of vitamin C dips, chili, egg dishes, stir-fry
cherries supplies vitamin C and potassium oatmeal, sauces, smoothies, yogurt
kidney beans a dynamic duo of plant protein and fibre chili, soups, veggie burgers
radish source of vitamin C and potassium pickles, salads, sandwiches
raspberries great source of dietary fibre baked goods, dressings, oatmeal, yogurt
red cabbage supplies good amounts of vitamin K sandwiches, slaws, soups, tacos
red kale provides polyphenol antioxidants frittata, pasta, pesto, soups, slaws
red quinoa delivers health-boosting antioxidants such as betanin chili, grain bowls, salads, soups, veggie burgers
strawberries excellent source of vitamin C cereal, pancakes, salads, yogurt
tomato source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may improve cardiovascular disease risk biomarker numbers egg dishes, pasta, salads, sandwiches, stews

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