08/01/2026
Looking for some mid week inspiration? Try this delicious salad with cauliflower, pomegranate and tahini.
Pomegranate: Pomegranates are nutrient-dense, low-calorie fruits packed with fiber, vitamins (C, K, Folate), minerals (Potassium, Magnesium), and powerful antioxidants like punicalagins, offering benefits for heart, urinary, and bone health while boosting exercise endurance. A single pomegranate provides significant Vitamin C and Fiber, along with beneficial plant compounds, making it a heart-healthy, excellent for gut health and a hydrating choice.
Tahini: Tahini, a paste from ground sesame seeds, is rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins (B vitamins), and minerals like copper, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, and selenium, offering antioxidants and supporting bone/heart health, though it's high in calories, so moderation is key. A single tablespoon provides significant nutrients, making it a nutrient-dense food, excellent for those with nut allergies as a spread alternative.
Pumpkin seeds: Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are packed with nutrients, offering healthy fats, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron, and manganese, making them great for heart, prostate, and blood sugar health, with a 1-ounce (28g) serving providing about 160 calories, 8.5g protein, 14g fat, and significant magnesium (37% DV) and zinc (20% DV)
Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a nutrient-dense vegetable, rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, fiber, and choline, while being low in fat and sodium, supporting digestion, brain health, and providing antioxidants like sulforaphane. A single cup (around 100g) provides roughly 25-27 calories, 2g protein, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, and significant amounts of essential vitamins and minerals.
