Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts are high in selenium, which New Zealand soils are low in. Snack on 2-3 brazil nuts a day to get enough selenium through your diet.
Quinoa
Use quinoa in place of oats for a protein packed porridge. Cook with milk, sweeten with honey and top with fresh fruit.
Cashews
Cashews can be used to make a creamy, dairy-free icing for cakes and muffins. Soak the cashews, add vanilla essence and a sweetener, and blend until smooth.
Prunes
When baking with prunes, first soak in warm water for at least 30 minutes prior to use, so that they are soft and easy to chop/blend.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a source of zinc and magnesium. For your daily top up add to your cereal, smoothie and salads.
Chia seeds
Soak ½ cup of chia seeds overnight in a jar with 2 cups of milk, maple syrup and vanilla essence for a delicious breakfast pudding.
Natural Macadamias
Macadamias have the highest level of mono-unsaturated fats the GOOD FATS of any nut.
Sunflower Seeds
Incorporate sunflower seeds into your diet by simply snacking on them raw, sprinkling them over a salad, smoothie and oats or adding them to a sandwich.
Walnuts
Walnuts are a source of omega-3 fats, which are important to our overall health and wellbeing.
Almonds
Almonds are a source of vitamin E, fibre, and magnesium. Vitamin E serves as an antioxidant to help protect cells from free radicals within the body.