Cauliflower is actually a type of cabbage, but one in which the flowers never get beyond the bud phase. Like the other brassica family members, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, it seems to be especially protective against cancer and heart disease
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Tofu, also known as soya bean curd, has also been called a cheese as it is made by grinding cooked soya beans and the resulting ‘milk’ is then curdled with a coagulant.
It is thought that tofu originated in China about 2000 years ago and was introduced into Japan in the 8th century. Tofu is often described as a perfect food as it is high in …
Red cabbage is a member of the cruciferous family which also includes kale, broccoli and Brussel Sprouts. The cabbage that we eat today was developed from wild cabbage and was brought to Europe around 600BC and had been grown in Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations that had used cabbage for medicinal purposes.
Red cabbage is a rich source of calcium and also flavonoids. The flavonoids are responsible for the red colour and give the red cabbage its antioxidant benefits.
The antioxidant properties of red cabbage are six to eight times higher than …