The superfood celery-like vegetable, rhubarb, will be the seasonal ingredient for September specials at La Petite Maison.
Rich in phytochemicals, phenols, and other nutrients, Rhubarb is now classified as a superfood for its range of health benefits. In addition to being low in calories, rhubard is high in nutrition, fibre, key micronutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C and manganese, the latter of which is important for strong bones. Rhubarb is also said to speed up metabolism, aid weight loss, decreased inflammation and is good for cleansing the blood and purifying the system.
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