Get Creative With Winter Superfoods

Keeping up with your healthy eating habits during winter can be a challenge. Cold weather drives our cravings for comfort foods, and sometimes we eat just because we’re cold!

Some of your favourite produce might be out of season, but during the colder months, some of the best superfoods are in abundance. Now that they’re readily available, try adding some of these winter superfoods into your diet, and get creative!

This leafy green offers several health benefits. It’s rich In vitamins A, C and K, calcium, and loaded with antioxidants. It’s also full of fibre which will keep you fuller for longer and support a healthy gut.

Here are some of the ways you can add kale into your meals:

• Soups: Add chopped kale to your soup for added vitamins and texture.

• Chips: Bake kale leaves with a little bit of olive oil for a crispy snack.

• Salads: Add fresh kale leaves for a nutritious and crunchy salad base.

Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and are a natural immunity booster! They’re also quite a versatile fruit.

Try some of these ideas:

• Salads: Add pomegranate seeds to salads for a burst of flavour and a nutritional boost.

• Sauces: Add pomegranate juice into sauces or marinades for a sweet and tangy flavour. 

• Garnish: Use pomegranate seeds as a garnish for dishes like roasts and veggies.

• Desserts: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over yoghurt or ice cream for a flavour boost.

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A, C and B6, full of fibre, and contain antioxidant properties. They’re one of the most versatile veggies, there are so many ways to incorporate sweet potatoes into meals!

• Mashed: Swap out your regular white potato for mashed sweet potatoes for a more nutritious side dish.

• Fries: Slice into strips, season and bake for a healthier alternative to regular hot chips – check out our sweet potato fries recipe!

• Soups: Add diced sweet potatoes to soups for a flavour kick.

Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, making them natural immunity boosting foods! They also contain antioxidant properties, promote hydration and are rich in fibre to support gut health.

Grab a lemon, lime or orange and give these a try:

• Salads: Add citrus wedges to salads for a flavour and nutrient boost.

• Dressings: Use citrus juice and zest dressings for a tangy flavour.

• Baking: Use citrus zest and bake into cakes and muffins for added flavour. 

Winter doesn’t have to derail your diet! There are plenty of ways to incorporate nutrient-dense winter produce into meals when your favourites are out of season. A lot of produce is versatile, so have a play around with some of these superfoods the next time you’re cooking and see what you come up with!

If you want to up your veggie intake even more, try our Chocolate Super Greens. Each serving is equivalent to five serves of vegetables but tastes like chocolate! You can even use it for dessert with this chocolate pudding recipe.