Vegetables

Benefits Broccoli is ranked amongst the most nutritious of all the vegetables. It is a member of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae or Cruciferae), along with cauliflower, cabbage, kale, garden cress, and bok choy, Osteoporosis Broccoli is an excellent vegetable to add to your diet if you […]

Kale is one of the most nutritionally rich of the green vegetables. It contains very high concentrations vitamins A, C, and K —one cup supplies more than 600% of the RDA for vitamin K.  The fibre in kale binds bile acids and helps lower blood […]

Leeks are very easy to dehydrate. They are related to chives, shallots, and onions, and can be added to soups and stews, boosting both nutrition and flavour. They are rich in prebiotic carbs which feed the good bacteria in the stomach, as well as having a […]

Spinach, although low in calories, has nutritional components essential for a healthy diet. Spinach contains a number of vitamins  (especially Vitamin K) and minerals and so is well worth dehydrating. Once dehydrated it cannot be rehydrated to its original state, but you can use the flakes to […]

Celery is really easy to dehydrate, and is an excellent staple to have in your store as it adds both nutrition and flavour to soups and stews. Read my post on Celery Powder for instructions on how to make celery powder and for more ideas […]