Ginger has been a staple ingredient for millenia. It belongs to the zingiberaceae family (as are cardamon & turmeric). Originating from Southeast Asia, it is a root vegetable (rhizome) rich in antioxidant & health properties. It can be used fresh, in powder, dried, candied, preserved or in oil or juice. Its medicinal properties come […]
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J’ai récemment voyagé au Sri Lanka. Depuis mon retour, mes amis et ma famille me demandent ce que j’ai préféré pendant mon voyage et, sans hésiter, je peux dire que ce sont les Sri-Lankais. Les Sri-Lankais sont adorables, toujours prêts à être serviables et toujours souriants. Ils sourient lorsqu’ils vous saluent, lorsqu’on les regarde dans […]
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I recently travelled to Sri Lanka. Since my return, friends and family are asking me what I preferred during my trip and without hesitation, I can say it was the people of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan are absolutely lovely, so keen to be of help and always smiling. They smile when they greet you, […]
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As some of you know, I now divide my time between London & lovely South of France (yes the French Riviera ! 🤩) where I am blessed to enjoy lots of sunshine but also lots of fresh food (these French markets…🥰). Lemons are part of them & in fact there is a festival for them […]
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Although a fruit, courgettes are known as vegetables and are part of the Cucurbitaceae plant family. They are a type of squash & are loaded with water, making them low in calories. They contain vitamin (A, Bs & especially C, K) & minerals (iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium) as well as antioxidants (carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin) & […]
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These bright & crunchy root vegetables are part of the Brassica cruciferous family & come in various colours, the most well-known being bright red. They are cousins of the white daikon (mooli) used in Asian cuisine (& also delicious! If you don’t know these, check your local Asian market & try them out 🙂). […]
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I don’t know about you but I absolutely love pears. When properly ripe, they are such a delicious, sweet & lovely taste. They also happen to be very healthy. Like apples, they come in many variety so it is up to you to try them out & find the one you prefer. Like most fruits, […]
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Quinoa is the seed of a plant very high in nutrients. Despite not being technically a grain, it is still categorised as a wholegrain food. It is a good source of antioxidants & minerals (manganese, copper, iron, folate, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc). It is an excellent source of fibre & has a low GI (glycaemic index) […]
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Ok, we are nearly at the end of the season so rush to get them! Figs are nutrient-rich fruits & are just delicious when nicely ripe. They are high in fibre (prebiotic source), copper, vitamin B6, A & C, potassium, calcium, magnesium and antioxidants. They contain natural sugars and are low in calories if […]
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As I have written in previous blogs, our microbiome is crucial to both our physical and our mental health. The communities of microorganisms that constitute our microbiome determine key aspects of our health and wellbeing by modulating and balancing the soil of our internal flora. If you want to learn more about this before […]
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