Tag: protein

Chickpeas with dill

Post author By Liz Kane
Post date 5th July 2016
Categories In Blog, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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 […]

Plant-based proteins

Post author By Liz Kane
Post date 8th February 2015
Categories In Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss

Proteins are involved in all functions of the body. They help to build body tissues, enzymes, immune cells and are essential for repair and maintenance. Amino acids, of which there are 20, are the building blocks of proteins. 9 of these amino acids are considered essential as the body cannot make them and need to […]