Did you know this fun fact about carrots?
Cooking carrots (lightly) can actually increase the bioavailability of beta-carotene, while eating them raw preserves more vitamin C. Either way, pairing them with a bit of fat (like olive oil or hummus) helps your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A more effectively.
I am adding more carrots to my meals because they are so darn good for us.
Happy New Year everyone, wishing you a fabulous year this year with exceptionally good health and delicious food. As usual I am not doing resolutions but have a word for 2022 and it is: CRUISE
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What sort of sleep do you get? Do you sleep right through the night without waking up, or do you have broken sleep, or do you suffer from insomnia? If you struggle with sleep (like I do) you may be happy to know that what we eat in the evening meal can have an impact on our sleep. There has been extensive research done on food for sleep. So this week I share with you some of the things I have been finding out.
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