Roast Almond, Fresh Soya Beans and Avocado Salad

Im still on a health kick drive to detox after my holiday and in this recipe I cover all sorts of health bases in one meal. Avocados lower cholesterol and dilate blood vessels while blocking artery-destroying toxicity. They contain a nutrient called glutathione, which is said to block around 30 different carcinogens whilst helping the…

Banana and Nut Breakfast

I looked into the fridge this morning looking for a quality high protein breakfast and inspiration failed me. Eggs had no appeal, cheese even less and as for eating the left over lentils well theres a time and place and today wasnt it. I wanted something sweet. I wavered on the edge of tucking into…

Quorn Samphire and Bean Sprout Salad

Im still detoxing and one of the foods that came highly recommended was seaweed. Seaweed is an incredibly nutrient dense food. In fact, according to Professor Arasaki from the University of Tokyo, seaweed contains more minerals than any other type of food. It also has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. Its also a brilliant addition…

Anti

In the traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda, turmeric is know as the healing spice, used for curing anything from colds, sore throats, stomach aches, to arthritis, multiple sclerosis or even cancer, due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-oxidant properties. Turmeric (curcuma) became valuable to humans after they discovered that the powdered root preserved the freshness…

Sugar

Forget about the supermarket products prepare this granola at home to make sure it doesnt contain unhealthy ingredients such as sugar and refined fats. This recipe will transform you favorite breakfast into a healthy one! First, you have the fibers from oats, although indigestible by your body, but a great help for regulating digestion, preventing…

Beetroot and Cranberry Salad

Having spent an entire two-week holiday eating like a little piggy with both feet in the trough, the time has come, as I shake off the jetlag and do piles of laundry, to enjoy a nice detox! Used to be that this (a detox) was, in my eyes, a punishment. People who detoxed were sad,…

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Refined sugar, unhealthy fats, and additives you dont have to worry for your health every time you serve a dessert. Almost all your favorite desserts can be prepared at home, using only healthy ingredients, and tasting just as much as good as the bought ones. These vegan cups are the perfect choice for a quick…

Vegan Pumpkin Spiced Ice

This is a recipe which is not too sweet and a little spicy. The ginger, cinnamon and cloves give it a subtly spiced flavor and the smooth texture from the roasted pumpkin and coconut milk makes it a tempting ice cream which is very easy to prepare. You can use canned pumpkin or a home-roasted…

Quinoa Sweet Potato

When you dont have too much time for preparing your meal, these nutrient packed quinoa sweet potato cakes are in hand for a quick dinner or lunch serve. The bright orange color of the sweet potato announce a quality source of beta-carotene, a fantastic antioxidant. To make sure your body absorbs the vitamin A from…

Very Berry Antioxidant Smoothie

Berries (especially blueberries) have the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits and vegetables. Essential for fighting the free radicals, antioxidants are found in the bright colored veggies and fruits (red, orange, yellow, purple) and make a reliable anti-aging ally. Always look for raw berries (fresh or frozen) to benefit at maximum from their flavor and…