5 Simple Hearty Soup Recipes
Now that we are fast approaching the autumn season, it’s time to get thinking about meals that will keep us cosy, warm, and satisfied as the nights begin to draw in. Soups are great if you’re trying to keep the calories down, and you can experiment by using a variety...
Spiced Chicken Skewers with Mango and Lentil Salad
These simple but delicious skewers are perfect for the BBQ season! INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups puy lentils 4 chicken breasts 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) 1 tspn cumin 1 tspn turmeric ¼ tspn cinnamon Rind of 1 orange (finely grated) 2 tspn avocado oil or coconut oil 1...
Bircher Muesli
This recipe is super easy and can be made the night before – perfect for an on-the-go breakfast! INGREDIENTS 1 cup rolled oats 1 ½ cups almond milk, or any other plant based milk 1 apple (grated) 1 tspn raw honey or maple syrup 1 tspn pumpkin seeds 1 tspn sesame seeds...
Meatballs with tomato sauce
INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS 1 small onion (finely chopped) 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) 1 tbspn ghee or coconut oil 500g minced beef or lamb 2 egg yolks 2 tspn dried oregano Pinch of chilli flakes (optional) Handful fresh basil Black pepper Sea salt or Himalayan...
Peppers stuffed with Goats Cheese, Walnuts and Mixed Veg
INGREDIENTS - SERVES 2 1 cup quinoa 2 red peppers (high in vitamin C) Tspn coconut oil 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) 1 small courgette (finely chopped) Handful chestnut or button mushrooms (finely chopped) 1 large tomato (finely...
HADDOCK POACHED IN COCONUT MILK
INGREDIENTS 400ml coconut milk 2 fresh fillets of haddock 1 piece of lemongrass (lightly crushed) 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) Zest and juice of 1 lime 1 ½ tbspns fish sauce 2 chillies (finely chopped) ¼ cup white wine Small piece of ginger Handful fresh coriander...
CHIA SEED PUDDING
INGREDIENTS 250ml almond or coconut milk 4 tbspns chia seeds ¼ tspn vanilla extract ½ to 1 tspn maple syrup or date syrup or raw honey ¼ tspn cinnamonPut the chia seeds, syrup/honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk in a jar or glass container, and mix everything together....
VEGETABLE CURRY WITH BROWN RICE
INGREDIENTS (MAKES 6 SERVINGS) 1 large onion (diced) 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) 3 inches of ginger (grated) 2 carrots (diced) 2 cups cauliflower 1 cup broccoli 1 red pepper (diced) 1 can chopped tomatoes 3 ½ cups water 1 can organic coconut milk 2 tbspn...
SALMON BURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO WEDGES
INGREDIENTS (MAKES 8 BURGERS) FOR THE BURGERS 500g raw salmon fillet (skin and bones removed), chopped 1 medium egg ½ cup ground almonds (for the coating) 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped 2 spring onions, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped Juice and zest from 1 medium lemon...
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & LENTIL SOUP
INGREDIENTS (MAKES 4-6 SERVINGS) 1 medium onion (diced) 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) 1 tbspn coconut oil 1 butternut squash (large) 1-1 ½ cups red lentils 2 tspn dried sage Chilli powder (to taste) 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if preferred) Sea salt or...
BANANA PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS 1 cup oats 2 bananas (ripe) 1 small cup ground almonds 2 tbspn raw honey or maple syrup 1 tspn vanilla extract 2 tspn cinnamon Pinch of sea salt or Himalayan salt 2 tbspn ground flaxseed ¾ cup of water Coconut oil (for cooking) Some berries, nuts, & a...
NUTRITION FOR YOGA
Over the years it has become increasingly common in the West to practise vigorous and demanding styles of yoga, and even to practise in the heat, with styles such as Bikram taking the yoga world by storm. Even though the benefits of such yoga disciplines are...