‘Squashetti’ with Ground Turkey Vegetable Sauce Spaghetti squash is a great natural low carb substitute for pasta! The most predominant vitamins in spaghetti squash are vitamin B and C. Vitamin B plays an important role in metabolism and in the production of blood cells. Vitamin C assists the immune system in defending your body against … Read more
What do you mean; some people don’t like Brussel Sprouts? Brussel sprouts are really underestimated as far as flavour goes. People think back to their childhood, being served up soggy Brussel sprouts that have been way over cooked. Brussel sprouts belong to a group called cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables contain a sulfur called glucosinolates. This … Read more
Walnuts are a delicious way to add extra nutrition, flavour and crunch to a meal but did you know they are considered the top nut for brain health? Walnuts have a significantly high concentration of DHA, a type of Omega-3 fatty acid which has been shown to protect brain health, improve cognitive performance, and prevent age-related … Read more
Bone Strength Did you know… …That 70% of our bones are made up of minerals and they are continuously exchanging these minerals throughout our body. …And you are damaging your bones if you drink plenty of soft drinks that are high in phosphates. The calcium and phosphorus balance is disrupted by the excess phosphates. …Plus … Read more
We can look at eating healthy in many ways. One way would be to have the mindset that we need to limit ourselves and dislike our meals. Another mindset is that of ABUNDANCE. Focussing more on what we have the privilege to eat and how good food can make us feel! For those of us … Read more
The Protein Question As a vegetarian there’s one comment that you’re always gonna hear; ‘you need to eat meat, you need the protein.’ It’s super annoying but it comes with being vegetarian/vegan. But protein is in a variety of different foods and you won’t be deficient even if you are a vegan. Also you don’t … Read more
Here’s an quick and easy sauce for freshly cooked asparagus that will definitely get you eating your veggies! Best Sauce EVER for Cooked Asparagus! Ingredients 400 grams fresh asparagus – grilled, roasted or steamed (cook as you prefer) Sauce 1 TBSP Dijon mustard 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar 1 TBSP fresh finely grated ginger (I use … Read more
I love a good dessert and every time I make this delicious raw pie it doesn’t last long in the household. Raw desserts are so simple to make, perfect for the waist line if you don’t over indulge and keeps your appetite happy. Made from whole foods, you are getting full nutrition as the nutrients … Read more
Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fiber, and an excellent source of vitamin A. They are also a good source of vitamin C, copper, manganese, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Sweet potatoes help to lower blood pressure and are known for being easy to digest. They are very good for … Read more
