Turmeric powder is a bright yellow powder made by the dry grinding of mature turmeric rhizomes (underground stems). This spice has almost no calories and zero cholesterol. It is rich in dietary fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6.Turmeric is naturally anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, and anti-septic. It nourishes healthy cells and interferes with the functioning…

Packed with quality proteins, Iron, Magnesium, B2 Vitamin and twice the quantity of fibers of any other grain, quinoa can definitely be called a super food. Add it to your diet and you will stay way from heart diseases, reduce the risk of diabetes, keep your red blood cells healthy, keep your cholesterol at low…

Mason jar salads are just the best. And even better when you have a mouth-watering recipe that makes them not only superbly convenient but utterly delicious too. This particular recipe was dreamed up because I wanted to have some paprika in my diet. For vegans and vegetarians iron levels are something to watch, as are…

Kale is a super food excellent for detox and keeps cholesterol levels under control. This combined with the goodness of beans and carrots makes it a wholesome soup. Beans are a great source of protein and are also known for their cardiovascular benefits. They are good for the brain and maintain blood sugar. Carrots are…

When researching walnuts I found myself feeling healthier for simply reading about them theyre that marvellous. Pages and pages litter the internet giving endless information about their virtues. From helping protect the heart against disease to the newly found naturally occurring melatonin. Melatonin is essential in the regulation of our sleeping and waking cycles, amongst…

Kale is a super food which when combined with goodness of quinoa and crunch of apples makes a great recipe for a salad. You will love the freshness of this salad and it gives you an instant kick. Quinoa is full of protein and promotes a healthy heart and blood sugars levels. Its gluten free…

The most interesting part about this salad is the texture. There are so many different ingredients in this salad with different textures that you enjoy every bite of it. This salad is ready instantly and should be served at the same time; otherwise you will lose the texture. Kale is low in calories, high in…

Asparagus has been used both as a vegetable and medicine for a long time, owing to its delicate flavor and medicinal properties. The most delicate taste of the asparagus is in its tips; however its stems are equally good. Here is a vegan twist on a classic asparagus mushroom soup. This is a very simple…

We live on Mason jar salads for lunch in busy weeks. On Sunday the kitchen resembles a mass production food factory and my imagination goes wild with all the possible combinations. Literally I am only limited by what comes to mind. This particular salad is a firm family favourite. Roast a tray of vegetables. In…

The nice thing about this salad is that it can be made in advance (without the salad dressing) and can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, if you wish to avoid that last-minute chopping before dinner. Pomegranate gives a sweet and crunchy texture to the salad while the mint leaves give it…