Nutrition Rocks

✨HOW WEIGHT STIGMA IMPACTS BODY IMAGE✨

In the UK, approximately two-thirds of adults struggle with weight. Similarly to how being underweight may contribute to potential health consequences, holding excess weight is also a factor, excluding many other influences, that may increase risk of developing chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Read about how weight stigma impacts body image here: https://nutrition-rocks.co.uk/nutrition-blog/2022/2/17/how-weight-stigma-impacts-body-image?rq=image…

Do you enjoy steak? Why not switch it up and try roast cabbage steaks... They might surprise you!

ROAST CABBAGE STEAKS WITH CHERMOULA DRESSING

Ingredients for Cabbage:

1 small red cabbage
1 small white cabbage
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Ingredients for Chermoula:

200g fresh coriander, stems included
50g fresh parsley, stems included
2 large cloves garlic
1 - 2 tsps ground cumin
½ tsp ground chilli powder
½ tsp chilli flakes
½ cup olive oil
½ - 1 tsp sea salt
Zest of half a large lemon, plus juiceA handful of fresh blueberries

Method

1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pre-heat oven to 220°C/Gas Mark 7
2. Remove outer leaves from both cabbages and wash
3. Holding the cabbage firmly, vertically cut into approximately 1 - 2 cm rounds
4. Drizzle olive over both sides of each round and season with salt and pepper
5. Roast in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until softened, turning halfway
6. Meanwhile, place all ingredients for the chermoula into a blender or food processor and pulse until you have a combined paste, but not completely smooth.

Credit: Melissa Saint Hill ()

https://nutrition-rocks.co.uk/all-recipes-1/2021/12/2/roast-cabbage-steaks-with-chermoula-dressing