MegsFood

Welcome to my food blog! Most people that know me know I absolutely love food and therefore I want to start a blog that showcases not only sweet treats but healthy and delicious food that comes at a reasonably affordable price (being a student myself cost is important!). Most of the food I will be cooking will be gluten free, I think it is especially important to show how appetizing gluten free food can be as well as being much kinder on your metabolism. Alongside my posts I will be adding the nutritional benefits of the food, and hopefully this will encourage others to start experimenting with healthy foods and eating clean! 

Superfood Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Salad 

(with homemade Guacamole )

Today my friend Becca and I experimented by making our own twist on a superfood salad. 

 Ingredients: 

Salad: 

• Mixed Salad leaves (Mine was Spinach and Rocket) 
• Cucumber 
• Tomatoes
• Bell Peper 
• Pommegrantes 
• Feta 
• Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato (can be bought already prepared)
• Baslamic Vingar 
• Olive Oil 
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Guacamole:

• Avocado 
• Garlic 
• Lemon Juice
• Coriander 
• Chilli pepper

We started by roasting the butternut squash and sweet potato in the oven for 30 minutes. After 10 minutes we added the sliced pepper to the roasting tray. Meanwhile, we mixed up the salad leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, pomegranates and feta on a plate and tossed in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Once the Butternut squash, sweet potatoes and peppers were ready we placed them on top on of the salad and added salt and pepper to taste. 

For the Guacamole, we simply used a blender to blend up the 5 ingredients into a thick and creamy paste. It tasted so delicious!

Not only did this taste so good, it also has fantastic health benefits!

Todays tips: 

 Butternut Squash is a great winter food that will boost your immune system with its high vitamin C content. It also contains 5 B-vitamins (B1, B3, B6, pantothenic acid and folate), and is great for Blood sugar regulation. The folate content helps to feed your heart and the B6 helps to feed your nervous system.

Due to their orange pigment, both Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato contain high levels on beta-carotene. This is an antioxidant that has been found to help protect against cancer and aging. Beta-carotene is a fat soluble vitamin, so eating it alongside the olive oil will help its absorption.