Enjoy this easy delicious chocolate cake that no one will believe is healthy. Rich in iron, magnesium and zinc. And surprisingly its vegan too. INGREDIENTS 1.25 cups of wholewheat flour 1 cup rapadura* 0.3 cup of cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup warm water 1 tsp vanilla essence 0.3 cup of vegetable oil 1 …
If you’re looking for a more natural alternative than cough syrup for curing your cough, I think I have just what the Doctor ordered. Hot Chocolate Did you know, a small trial at Imperial College London found that theobromine ( an ingredient in cocoa) was a more effective cough suppressant that codeine? But before you …
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Lentil & Coriander Salad Serves two Ingredients: 2 cups lentils, drained 1 spanish onion, diced 1 red capsicum, diced 2 lemons, juiced 1 bunch coriander, diced pepper of taste Directions: Combine lentils, onion, capsicum, coriander. stir in lemon juice, slowly to taste. add pepper to taste. NB: I served my salad under a fresh piece …
Kale Krackers (Chips) Ingredients Bunch of kale 1/2-1 tbs of oil Seasonings- salt is necessary but feel free to get experimental with other spices you like. I love garlic powder mmmm. Method Preheat a fan forced oven to 150 degrees celsius and line 2 baking trays (so to space the kale pieces out). Cut your …
Ingredients: 3 cups oats – 1/4 cup slivered almonds – 1/3 cup coconut – 1/4 cup ground flaxseed – 1/4 cup pepitas – 1/4 cup sunflower seeds – 2 tsp cinnamon – 1/2 cup apple juice – 1 tbs honey – 2 tbs agave nectar – 1tbs macadamia oil – 1 tsp vanilla – 1/3 …
I did something desperate to shed some weight. I did it because I was being educated and I guess even a little pressured in a way by an individual who did it and does it and it’s working great for him/her. This person knows their stuff too- research, evidence…big words and everything! Surely, it must …
What is Polenta? Polenta is ground cornmeal, and is both wheat and gluten free. It is rich in carbohydrates and insoluble fibre. I am a big fan of polenta, in all its bright yellow glory and its soft porridge-like texture. While I normally use polenta as a ‘soaker’ for curries or stews (in place of mashed …
More good new about flaxseeds (also called linseeds)! Researchers from University Hospital, Holguin City, Cuba found that flaxseeds reduced blood pressure in a study of 110 patients with raised blood pressure. After 6 months the flaxseed group saw a fall of 10mmHg in their systolic pressure ( the top number) and 7mmHg in their diastolic …
Gluten-Free, Healthy Banana Bread Ingredients: • 2 cups almond meal/flour • 3 ripe bananas, smashed • 1/4 cup coconut oil • 3 eggs • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (I used the juice from an …
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Ingredients 375g fresh or tinned sweetcorn kernels 1 litre chicken stock 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 1cm piece ginger, peeled & grated 1 large chicken breast, whole & skinned 1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoon water 1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon water Directions Pour half the sweetcorn with 1 cup of the …
