TEXT: YASMEEN HAMEED-CHAN
PHOTOGRAPHY: VERNON WONG
STYLING: FISH CHAN
Believe it or not, clams are right up there with beef liver when it comes to iron content. Low iron levels may result in a lack of energy and focus. Clams are also loaded with the essential vitamin, B12. If you’re tired of eating oily fish, change it up with these once in a while.
The spice to rule all spices! Turmeric’s key compound – curcumin – is liked to several health benefits, primarily as an anti-inflammatory agent, and beneficial in the fight against heart disease and cancer. Try adding a teaspoon of turmeric to your carrot/orange smoothie.
We can’t help but love our carbs, and buckwheat noodles (soba) are your best bet to replace noodles. Fat- and cholesterol-free, buckwheat is high in protein and minerals like manganese that may lower the risk of diabetes and arthritis. Also great for those one a gluten-free diet.
Algae was the rage last year, but when was the last time you picked up some in the supermarket? Seaweed sheets, on the other hand, are easily available to eat as a snack or even to be used as a low-card substitute to bread wraps.
You might have noticed the muscle man at your gym downing beetroot shots – and he might just be on to something. Suggestions about that beetroot can help lower blood pressure and has fat-burning benefits. The pre-cooked type is easily available, which makes it a cinch to add to your meals.
