I really like kale, but I know it can be a tricky one for some people. So toss it with some garlicky leeks and smother it in a rich, creamy sauce and watch the family devour this nutritional powerhouse. I like to add a bit of crunch to mine using toasted panko or almond flakes.

These gluten-free crackers make an ideal snack with dips and cheeses. Flaxseeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acid beneficial for cardiovascular health and helping reduce cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels. Flaxseeds are the richest plant source of lignans, which have powerful antioxidant properties that help fight free-radical damage. Foods rich in lignans have been found to lower the risk of heart disease.

The trick with this chopped salad is to keep everything roughly the same size.

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Grand Italian is proud and passionate about authenticity and tradition and has been making pasta for Australians for more than 30 years. Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for a gnocchi that tastes just like homemade.

Grand Italian is proud and passionate about authenticity and tradition and has been making pasta for Australians for more than 30 years. Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for a gnocchi that tastes just like homemade.

Grand Italian is proud and passionate about authenticity and tradition and has been making pasta for Australians for more than 30 years. Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for a gnocchi that tastes just like homemade.

Grand Italian is proud and passionate about authenticity and tradition and has been making pasta for Australians for more than 30 years. Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for a gnocchi that tastes just like homemade.