Turmeric Soup with Kale

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…

Vegan Quinoa Porridge

I made quinoa porridge for breakfast this morning. Quinoa is full of protein and a high protein breakfast is one of the very best ways to start the day. Fasting blood sugar at breakfast (if your last meal was around 7pm) should be around 4.5 mmol. If you have a carb based breakfast sugary foods…

Capering Capers

This dish was a look in the fridge and see what inspires me kind of day. Baby mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, baby corn on the cob, celery which didnt excite me hugely until I spotted the jar of pickled onions and capers! Capers are intensely flavourful and can liven up any salad. They contain iron and…

Protein Power Tacos

Ingredients 2 wholemeal tortillas 1 handful fresh spinach leaves 1 ripe avocado cut in small cubes 1/2 cup canned black beans 1/2 cup quinoa 1/2 red onion, finely diced 2 tbsp tahini sauce juice from 1 lime 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt Freshly ground black pepper This taco is loaded with good quality proteins beans,…

Chocolate Coconut Bliss Balls

With a delicious flavor and a rich consistency, coconut is controversial when it comes to its effect on our health. This is mainly because its high saturated fat about 60 percent of total fats. Animal saturated fats have a completely different biochemical structure than the vegetal sources such as coconut. Animal saturated fats have a…

Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

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…

Apache Jar Food

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…

Vegan Quinoa Meal

This is a vegan healthy dish which can be prepared in advance and served straight out of the fridge. It is a recipe that is similarto oatmeal with milk, but this recipe scores with its vegan delight along with the goodness of quinoa. Almond milk is prepared when almonds are soaked in water for 1…

Kale Bean Soup with Carrots and Celery

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…

Dal Bhat Soup

When youre travelling in Nepal you get T shirts that state proudly Dal Bhat 24 hour power. Its true. This dish is an exceptional powerhouse of energy and nutrition. Its also delicious, easy to make, cheap and you can freeze it. Dal (which are the lentils) and bhat (which is the rice) is something many…