Category: Vegan, Vegetarian

  • Spelt Scones

    Spelt Scones

    Ingredients 2½ cups spelt flour ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup fizzy kefir water OPTIONAL: Oil to brush tops of buns VARIATIONS: Add raisons, cranberries or your favourite dried fruit to the dry ingredients for a fruit scone. Directions: Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees . In a large bowl combine spelt flour,…

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  • Cooking Black-eyed Peas

    Cooking Black-eyed Peas

    Black-eyed peas, the name rolls off the tongue, like blackstrap molasses, a joy to utter and eat. I am talking the divine morsels of soluble fibre, B vitamins, iron, potassium, magnesium and many other beneficial nutrients, —not the pop band of the same name, (which I also like.) In my cupboard they are usually found…

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  • Blackstrap Molasses

    Blackstrap Molasses

    What is blackstrap molasses? Blackstrap molasses is a by-product of the extraction of refined sugar from sugar cane. It is a dark rich syrup produced after the cane has been boiled three times and most of the sugar crystals have been extracted. It has a deep bitter-sweet, malty taste. Unlike sugar, which contains zero nutrients, blackstrap…

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  • Turmeric Butter

    Turmeric Butter

    How to Make Turmeric Butter Turmeric butter is an easy and delicious way to include this anti-inflammatory food in your diet. Use on sandwiches, serve on grains, or mix a teaspoon of turmeric butter with warm milk for a tasty beverage. Ingredients: ¼ cup virgin cold-pressed coconut oil, softened but not melted ¼ cup extra…

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  • Grocery shopping for a whole foods plant based diet

    Grocery shopping for a whole foods plant based diet

    Clients new to a whole foods plant based diet commonly ask “What do I shop for and where can I get it?” Grocery shopping can initially seem daunting if you are new to a whole foods plant based diet. Thankfully, increasing consumer demands has resulted in most supermarkets now offering a few shelves of foods…

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  • Cucumber Dill Salad

    Cucumber Dill Salad

    Cucumbers and dill are good ingredients to consider if you are feeling bloated or suffering from digestive upsets.  Dill herb and seeds are calming to the digestive system and help reduce bloating and flatulence. Cucumbers are mildly diuretic, probably due to their high water content, they are also high in potassium and low in sodium,…

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  • Chickpeas with dill

    Chickpeas with dill

    Want some bean protein without the gas? Add dill. Chickpeas are not only a good source of protein but are also rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Dill is carminative, which means it calms and soothes the digestive tract and minimises rumbling and grumblings and flatulence. It is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins, including…

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  • Walnut Fig Carob Bites

    Walnut Fig Carob Bites

    Ingredients: Directions: A high energy bite for the lunchbox or road trips Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and rich in Vitamin E. They are also packed with B vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. Walnuts are also rich in minerals such as manganese, copper,…

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  • Sea Spaghetti

    Sea Spaghetti

    Himanthalia elongata Sea spaghetti has a mild sweet taste. It cooks up in minutes, tastes great and makes a healthy substitute for conventional pasta. Chop and add to salads, stir-fries, soups and stews, or serve it in place of a green vegetable. If you like a savoury chew try eating it raw, fresh or dried.…

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  • Sweet Potato Cream Sauce

    Sweet Potato Cream Sauce

    Sweet potatoes are nutritious and delicious. They are packed with beta-carotene, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Due to their B6, potassium and magnesium content they may help to calm an upset stomach. Sweet potatoes also help to cleanse the digestive tract by soaking up toxins.  Serves 2-4 Ingredients 350gms of sweet potato, chopped into medium-sized chunks…

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  • Salad Dressings

    Salad Dressings

    Make your own salad dressings A vinaigrette is a blend of vinegar with oil. This is a quick and easy classic salad dressing. There is a wide variety of oils  to choose from, the following are the ones I most commonly use: For vinegar I most often use apple cider vinegar, occasionally balsamic vinegar or alternatively…

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  • Chilli Cucumber Salsa

    Chilli Cucumber Salsa

    Ingredients: Directions: Serving suggestion: A spicy salsa to serve with boiled millet or quinoa, as a dip or to accompany salads and main dishes. It pairs nicely with cauliflower rice. Related Post: Tomato Salsa

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