Diabetic Living Australia – May-June 2019

Why^ Act

ivate?

Pre-soaking^ d

ried^ beans^ and

pulses,^ includin

g^ lentils,^ make

s^

them^ easier^ to

digest.^ It^ activ

ates^

enzymes^ that^

neutralise^ natu

rally^

occurring^ toxin

s^ and^ anti-nutr

ients^

such^ as^ phytic^ a

cid,^ which^

interfere^ with^ t

he^ absorption^

of^ iron,^ magn

esium,^

calcium^ and^ zin

c.

Good source

of vitamin K

and calcium

• both key for
  maintaining
  strong, healthy
  bones.

A source of

glucosinolates,

an antioxidant

that may protect

against certain

cancers and

heart disease.

One of the few foods

that supplies vitamin

D, which helps to keep

bones healthy. Poach or

soft-boil to optimise the

nutritional benefits.

EGG

WATERCRESS

CAULIFLOWER

Both are sources of

sulphur, which helps

to manage oestrogen

levels and also helps

the liver to detoxify.

GREEN SHALLOTS

AND GARLIC

Packed with carotenoids

and potassium, which

are important for nerve

and heart health.

CHERRY

TOMATOES

78 MAY/JUNE 2019 diabetic living