Photo by Gracie Gower With the drop in temperature comes the seasonal vegetables, such as the squash family, consisting of pumpkins, courgettes, marrow and a variety of ‘squash’ in all shapes and sizes. These are being harvested from our gardens and are readily available in markets and shops. Benefits Squash is a versatile vegetable, packed […]
Everyday it seems that more research is emerging, demonstrating the benefits of vegetables to health. Let’s have a brief overview on just why veg can be so good for us. Antioxidants Plant foods are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that help defend your body’s cells from damage caused by potentially harmful molecules. Known as […]
Whatever diet you may be following, my continual advice is to EAT MORE VEGETABLES! Now I know that for some health issues, this isn’t always easy. A number of health-supporting diets require restrictions on certain foods, including some vegetables. For example, if you are working to keep oxalates low in the diet, then a […]
Quick and easy lunch-time meals can often be a challenge, especially when time is short. These Broccoli Bhajis can be prepared in advance and are an excellent option for a lunch box, snack pot or ‘grab and go’ lunch. The recipe provides another way to incorporate nutrient dense veggies into the diet. Nutritional Value Broccoli […]
Using Marrow in a Dessert This Marrow Dessert recipe is quick and simple, and utterly delicious! Again, you can use the abundance of tender, young marrows in the garden, or replace with courgette if marrows aren’t available. I have added colour to this creamy dessert by including a small amount of butternut squash, but this […]
If you have used coconut flour in baking you will have found that it has the capacity to be rather dry. The cauliflower in this recipe for Coconut Cauliflower Bread introduces some added moisture to help overcome the problem of dryness. Keep it Easy! Most recipes for a Coconut Cauliflower Bread use cooked cauliflower rice. […]
Use More Veggies! Continually on my quest to add more vegetables into the diet, I was interested to find the local supermarket stocked tins of pureed pumpkin, with nothing added. Obviously, using freshly cooked pumpkin is going to be nutritionally superior, but as a quick ‘back-up’ in the cupboard, pureed pumpkin can be helpful. When […]
Here is a fantastic ‘bread’ roll recipe suitable for those who want to keep their carbohydrate intake low, and perfect for those on the ‘anti-Candida’ programme who need to avoid yeast. To see a video on making these rolls go here Ground Sunflower Seed There are a number of variations of this roll recipe on […]
This golden vegetable pate is a flavoursome soft pate which is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Use it to top a low carbohydrate roll, or as a dressing for salad. The rich flavours of the roasted vegetables mean that you don’t need to add any herbs, spices or seasoning to enjoy this pate. Adapt it […]
These low carbohydrate coconut & seed rolls are a great option to the buns in my last blog if you haven’t got, or can’t use, psyllium husk. Replacing psyllium with coconut flour makes another versatile roll, although it is slightly more ‘cakey’ in texture. Quick and easy to make, these rolls keep well in the […]
