IS IT COLD WHERE YOU LIVE?

Is it cold where you live?

How about a quick -yummy soup-

Steam cauliflower, pumpkin or broccoli until soft - blend with vegetable broth or water.....

With cauliflower you can season with turmeric and some carrots, green beans, sea salt and parsley - Serve with a big salad and organic sour dough bread.

With Pumpkin you can add cinnamon or a little  organic milk or cream, add sea salt - gently heat

With broccoli gently warm with cherry tomatoes - oregano, coriander,  sea salt to taste - YUMMY

If you are a cheese lover - grated vegetarian cheese to top. 

Benefits of Cauliflower:

Cauliflower like all fruits and vegetables provide nutrients that strengthen the immune system.  It's an excellent source of folate and vitamin C, K and B6.  Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family, lacks the green chlorophyll found in vegetables of this class (broccoli, cabbage and kale)- because the plants large leaves shield it from the sun during growth.   Cauliflower may help decrease cholesterol, particularly LDL.  It is an excellent source of dietary fibre. It contains minerals of potassium and manganese.  After the citrus fruits, cauliflower is your next best natural source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that appears to help combat cancer.   Cauliflower may also be a natural cancer fighter. It contains phytochemical s, called indoles, that may stimulate enzymes that block cancer growth.

Benefits of Broccoli:

Broccoli provides a high amount of Vitamin C which aids iron absorption in the body, prevents the development of cataracts and also eases the symptoms of the common cold.  The folic acid in broccoli helps women sustain normal tissue growth.  The potassium in broccoli aids those battling high blood pressure, while a large amount of calcium helps combat osteoporosis.  The vegetable is high in fibre which enhances the gastrointestinal tract (GI) as well as helps reduce blood cholesterol levels.

In recent years, broccoli has made the headlines regarding three components found in the vegetable. For instance, indole-3-carbinol has captured the attention of those looking to prevent hormone-related cancers, such as breast- and prostate cancer.

I3C promotes "good" hormones, while working against destructive ones. The sulforaphane in broccoli also helps to increase the level of enzymes that block cancer, while the beta-carotene in broccoli transforms into vitamin A within the body, providing an effective antioxidant that destroys free radicals (responsible for weakening the defense of cells).

Benefits of Pumpkins:

Pumpkins contains lots of anti-oxidant vitamins A and C, as well as zinc and alpha-hydroxy-acids which helps to reduce the signs of ageing.  Beta carotene---The rich orange colour is a dead give away to the nutrients present in pumpkin.  The pumpkin, a member of the Cucurbita family including squash and cucumbers.  American tribes were well aware of the pumpkin's healing properties.