A helpful article from the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Practical steps you can take to help prevent, and then reduce severity of an infection… Vitamin C and COVID-19 Coronavirus by Damien Downing, MBBS, MRSB and Gert Schuitemaker, PhD (OMNS February 28, 2020) There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: vitamin C. Vitamin […]
Here is a quick and easy recipe for a fresh Turkish Salad. It is perfect to serve as a side salad with nearly any savoury dish. Place the salad on a platter, and top with your savoury meal. Try vegetable kebabs, meat balls, cooked beans or fillets of fish. Because cabbage keeps so well in […]
Bread Alternatives I am always on the lookout for recipes for bread replacements. This is for two main reasons: A large proportion of Nutritionhelp clients are following a yeast-free diet as part of their recommendations. Finding a replacement for bread, to use for snacks and packed lunches is a common request. Even if you are […]
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 […]
Turning cooked vegetables into a sauce by blending is perhaps one of the most nutritious ways you can add interest and flavour to meals. For this Creamy Marrow Sauce can use young marrows if you have them available, or replace with courgettes. If you add more red pepper, the colour of the sauce will become […]
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 […]
Summer Crops of Marrow As the summer continues, garden crops are beginning to be harvested. Courgettes and marrows are becoming elongated and plump, ready for the kitchen. You can use early marrows in exactly the same way as courgettes. If you can easily press your fingernail through the marrow skin, this indicates that it doesn’t […]
