Womens_HealthAustralia-February_2017

KEY TO SUCCESS: MAXIMISING YOUR WHOLEGRAINS

ENERGY

GIVER

FAT

BUSTER

ANTI-

INFLAMMATORY

BRAIN

BOOSTER

BLOOD

PUMPER

SKIN

SAVER

IMMUNITY

BOOSTER

YES YOU MEXI-CAN

SERVES 1 / 2259KJ / 4.5G SAT FAT / 12G SUGAR / 15 MINS

◆ 50g red capsicum, chopped ◆ 90g

cherry tomatoes, halved ◆ Handful

coriander leaves ◆ ½ avocado, chopped

◆ Juice ½ lime ◆ 50g brown and wild

rice, cooked ◆ 3 tbs black beans ◆ 80g

cooked chicken ◆ ½ tsp chilli flakes

DRESSING ◆ Zest 1 lime ◆ Juice ½ lime

◆ 1 tbs olive oil ◆ 1 tsp honey

Mix the capsicum, tomatoes, coriander,

avo and lime juice. Combine the rice and

beans, then put in a bowl. Top with

capsicum mixture, chicken strips and chilli.

Mix dressing ingredients and pour over

the top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Grain of truth The apigenin in red

capsicum boosts nerve formation and

brain cell connections, a study* found.

GRAIN

BOWLS

PERFECT

Take your

grain game to

the next level

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