Fennel is underused in many kitchens — but it shouldn’t be! With big nutritional benefits and a crisp and delightful aroma, eating more fennel is a great way to support your oral, vision, and overall health.
Just a few standout benefits include:
- Fiber to support gut health and help prevent dry mouth.
- Vitamin C to reduce inflammation linked to gum disease and chronic conditions.
- Vitamin A to protect your vision and reduce your risk for age-related eye disorders.
Tomato and Fennel Salad
Refreshing and packed with flavor, this fennel salad is more than just a side — it also supports your smile with calcium and provides fiber to help you feel full.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound of tomatoes
- 2 cups fennel bulb
- ¼ cup parsley
- ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions:
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
- Thinly slice the fennel bulb.
- Chop the parsley.
- In a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until combines.
- Add tomatoes, fennel, parsley and pine nuts, then toss to coat.
