GREEN QUINOA RISOTTO This Healthy Quinoa Risotto with Courgette and Peas is a nourishing twist on the classic Italian dish, combining the rich, creamy texture of risotto with the health benefits of quinoa. Quinoa, a high-protein grain, is packed with essential amino acids, fibre, and a range of vitamins and minerals, making it a…
TOFU “BUTTER” MASALA Bursting with aromatic spices and rich, creamy pumpkin sauce, this dish offers a plant-based twist on a beloved classic. Perfect for those seeking a flavourful and satisfying meal, this recipe promises to delight taste buds, but also nourish the body with wholesome ingredients. This pumpkin sauce boost vitamin A levels in…
BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH ANTIOXIDANTS: WHAT THEY DO AND WHERE TO FIND THEM The word antioxidant has become a buzzword, seen on TV, magazines or posters in the supermarket. But it can be hard to know the difference between marketing and the real benefits. As a Registered Nutritionist I like to divide facts…
COURGETTE NESTS Breakfast is often the most difficult meal of the day. In UK, one in four people skip breakfast most days, which results in eating high sugar foods throughout the morning and poor eating habits. The reason why people skip breakfast is either because they are too busy to cook, or because they…
NUTRIENTS, CARBOHYDRATE TYPES & PREPARATION TIPS The internet is filled with expert fiercely defending their position as pro or against potatoes as healthy food. Some say, “Don’t eat potatoes; they are full of starch”. Others say sweet potatoes should be eaten every day and are the ultimate superfood. Who is right? The discussion…
CRUNCHY KALE CHIPS Kale is an amazing vegetable to eat during the winter months and it has become quite famous as healthy food, for good reasons. Kale is part of the so-called cruciferous vegetables, along with broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, radish, leeks and many more. It is very nutrient dense, with a 50gr serving…