insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 16 - June 2016 | Page 33

FOOD+DRINK Cheddar cheese A poll taken during last year’s British Cheese Week confirmed that cheddar is our nation’s favourite, and while it is high in saturated fat and so not recommended to be gobbled by the round, a 10g chunk is higher in calcium than a glass of milk, and therefore brilliant for keeping teeth and bones tip top. Cheddar also contains other essential nutrients such as protein, vitamin D and potassium – all useful in lowering the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Avocado oil Just when we were all getting our heads around coconut oil, along comes avocado oil – the celebrated oil du jour that teems with monounsaturated oleic acid, which is hugely important for keeping hearts healthy and is the same omega-9 essential fatty acid that won olive oil its superfood crown many moons ago. Avocado oil may well be the key to keeping the years at bay too as it’s among the top five foods rich in vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin known for strengthening immunity, defending against skin cell damage from free radicals, and improving skin and eye health. Chicken bones OK, we’re not suggesting you attempt to crunch your way through a literal bowl of bones, but the suggestion - and one that’s been speeding its way up the superfood list since the Paleo diet exploded onto the scene – is that broth made with chicken (or beef) bones contains a whole gamut of salubrious properties. It’s great for the gut because the gelatin found in joints heals holes in the intestine; chondroitin sulphate wards off osteoarthritis; it’s full of collagen, which plumps skin for a more youthful appearance; and glycine helps promote sleep and improve memory. Plus, it’s a bargain; all you have to do is grab all the boniest bones you can find – oxtail, feet, neck and knuckles – put them in a saucepan with vegetables and herbs, and boil for a couple of days. WATERSIDE BRASSERIE AT THE RENDEZVOUS CASINO BRIGHTON 'HAVEN’T EATEN IN OUR RESTAURANT YET? THAT’S A HUGE MI-STEAK!' QUOTE 'INSIDE SUSSEX' ON YOUR BOOKING AND GET 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR MEAL 01273 605602 [email protected] Rendezvous Casino Brighton, Brighton Marina Village BN2 5UT rendezvouscasino.com/brighton rendezvousbrighton • Rendezvousbton Over 18s Only | Challenge 21 Policy in Operation | Know When To Stop Before You Start, visit gambleaware.co.uk | drinkaware.co.uk | Rendezvous Casino is a part of Caesars Entertainment UK Limited 33