As a source of iron, and rich in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, silverbeet helps you fight off fatigue and keep you sharp all day long.
*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.
Top tip: To keep your silverbeet ultra-fresh, store in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to five days.
Top tip: Remove the stems from the leafy section and cook silverbeet like asparagus.
Silverbeets are in season all year-round.
The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.
(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)
Half a cup boiled silverbeet (75g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables.
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Serving size: 75g (1/2 cup boiled) |
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Source: Aust Food Comp Data or ^ USDA |
The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.
(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)
Half a cup boiled silverbeet (75g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables.
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