Spice Up your Life! Turmeric, Ginger and Cinnamon – we’ve been consuming these wonderful spices for centuries as flavouring agents, colourings, and preservatives. But did you know that they also contain natural plant compounds which can play an important role in cancer prevention and…
Strengthen your Immunity this Cold and Flu Season with Foods Everyday we inhale and swallow thousands of bacteria and viruses. Luckily for us our immune system is there to help protect us from these pathogens. Supporting and enhancing your immune system is one of the…
Spring Quinoa, Kale and Roasted Chick Pea Bowls – – cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, bunch watercress or spinach or any other dark leafy salad, kale leaves, chopped (about 3 loose packed cups), juice of ½ lemon, more to…
Recipe adapted from LoveandLemons. Super Pea Pesto – A fabulous Spring pesto that does not pretend to be the regular basil Parmesan one- fresh peas and watercress and some basil (of course!) make for a divine burst of flavour in the mouth. Serve with any…
Adapted from this original recipe Faux Gras- Lentil and Mushroom Pate – Lentils double in volume when cooked, so 1 cup (160g) of dried lentils will be close to the correct amount. The cognac or brandy is optional, but it does give the faux gras…
This quinoa tabbouleh is ready in 20 minutes and is the perfect meal to eat on the go. It’s really easy to make and so nutritious.
Increasing nutrient absorption, helping you stay regular and improving bowel health are just some of the digestive advantages of oatmeal. Pumpkin is very easy to digest because it’s low in starch and sugar, but still high in fibre. It’s also a soft food so your body doesn’t have to go through much to break it down.
A deliciously filling Spring Soup to help you detox now that Spring is here- you can use any seasonal green vegetables but to help you detox try to include at least one cruciferous one ie broccoli or cauliflower or cabbage.
How To Make Coconut Butter – – dried, desiccated, unsweetened coconut, salt to taste (optional), Put the dried coconut in the food processor or blender. Mix on high speed, scraping down the sides every minute or so, for approximately 15 minutes, until it becomes soft…
A beautiful ‘white’ cake with the flavours of India inside to welcome Spring. A stunning centre piece for any Easter celebration. The lucuma powder is a natural sweetener from South America that has a low G.I. Original recipe from Ascension Kitchen ‘Raw and Sexy Sweets’…