Apples come in myriads of varieties around the world & are used in countless recipes. They come in many shapes, colours & textures & are the ultimate on-the-go, ready-to-eat snack & are packed with healthy goodness as the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” states. They are nutrient-rich, providing healthy […]
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Belonging to the berry family, kiwi originated in China but are mostly cultivated in New Zealand these days. It can be green or yellow-fleshed. It is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C, but also Vitamin E & K, minerals (magnesium, copper, potassium, folate), antioxidants (carotenoids) & fibre. As such it has many health benefits: […]
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Serves 2 Ingredients: 290g roasted red peppers (jar), drained 270g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 vegetable stock cube 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp ground almonds 100ml water Preparation 1. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. 2. Blitz until smooth, season well and heat until piping hot […]
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Like kale & cauliflower, broccoli belongs to the brassicas (cabbage) family. They are all part of what is called cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli is a nutrient-rich ingredient, full of vitamins (A, B9, C, K), minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, selenium) and fibre. It is also packed with antioxidants (sulforaphane, lutein, zeaxanthin), which reduce inflammation and […]
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Carrots are root vegetables which are both delicious & nutritious. Initially grown in Afghanistan, early carrots were purple or yellow. Orange carrots were developed in Central Europe around the 15th-16th century. They are high in water, carbohydrates and fibre, lutein, biotin, vitamin B6, C & K1, potassium, lycopene, anthocyanins and carotenoids (alpha & beta) which […]
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I only recently discovered this wonderfully sweet fruit and found it delicious! And this is what I found about them. They are full of nutrients (vitamin A, Bs, C, E, K, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus & potassium) & a great source of fibre. They also contain many antioxidants plant compounds (tannins, beta-carotene, quercetin, kaempferol, lutein, […]
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Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit coming from a tree native to Mexico & Central America. There are a number of varieties with “Hass” being the most common. As well as being an excellent source of fat, protein, carbohydrates and fibre, avocado is rich in B vitamins and vitamin K, with good amount of vitamin […]
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Pumpkin seeds are powerhouses of healthy nutrients. As well as providing fibre, they are an excellent source of proteins and healthy fats (polyunsaturated Omega-3). They also pack magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper & zinc, & vitamin K & good amounts of antioxidants (carotenoids, vitamin E), potassium, B2 and folate. They are anti-inflammatory & therefore […]
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Like kale, cauliflower belongs to the brassicas (cabbage) family. It comes in different shapes and colours but the most common is the white one. It is a rich source of fibre, several minerals (potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese), vitamins (B5, B6, folate, C, K) and choline which is essential for brain function and to lower […]
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110g silken tofu 1 large banana, frozen 250ml kefir 1 tsp cinnamon 👉 Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. You can add some milk of your choice if you find it too thick 👉 Optional: add seeds or a spoon of ground flaxseeds on top
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