Sometimes you just want something sweet and almost like ice cream :-) this simple smoothie can be as fancy or as simple as you want and there is no end to the healthy ingredients you could add. I have a suggestion to add some Baobab powder, which I happen to like the taste of and takes this drink to a new level of healthiness! So you can slurp away, safe in the knowledge that you are consuming vitamins, minerals, fiber and anti-oxidants :-)
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Crowd Pleaser Broccoli Crunch Salad
Ok -so sometimes you just hit on a recipe that seems to go down well with everyone. Whether they are plant based or not -this crunchy broccoli salad appears to tick a lot of boxes! It lasts well in the fridge for around 4 days and gets better as it goes along! Eating (well cleaned) raw broccoli means you are not reducing nutrients in the cooking process – such as vitamin C and sulforaphane (which helps prevent diseases like heart disease, diabetes and digestive issues). Thank you to my friend Angel who served me this at her birthday celebrations and gave me another ‘keeper’ for my recipe book 🙂 Use all of the broccoli chopped finely – no throwing away the stalk!Â
Turmeric Latte
Turmeric is a bit of a wonder spice and the centenarians of Okinawa, Japan have been using Turmeric in their diet for centuries. It is a fantastic anti-oxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties making it a real power house for health. Turmeric is readily available these days and this makes a change from drinking normal or herbal teas. You can sweeten this special brew with a little agave syrup and enjoy the wonderful benefits it will afford your body!
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Spicy Ezme Salad
Although the temperatures here in London have plummeted I have been eating a lot of different salads and this one has no doubt been inspired by the amount of Turkish tv programmes I have been watching on Netflix! who knew Turkish tv was so good?! We are fortunate to have a lot of excellent Turkish restaurants here in London and this is a staple at all of them – but each restaurant makes it slightly differently. What I love about this salad is that it is quick, tangy and refreshing and can have as much chilli kick as you can handle! served with fresh bread it can be a meal on its own and will get you going back for more!
Strawberry and Banana Breakfast Smoothie
I am trying to move away from eating too much bread and I normally have a sandwich for breakfast (Which I love!) so after I went on a very gentle jog this morning, I came back and whizzed up this delicious smoothie. I used mainly frozen fruit, which is really economical and I had an apple and an orange looking very lonely and a little jaded in the fruit bowl! So I threw them in as well. A little bit of honey or agave and some chia seeds and this was a lovely start to the day.
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Ginger Lemonade
Another great find from the Blue Zones community. You probably already know all the health benefits of lemons but they really are great for vitamin C, great for digestive issues, good for the skin and can help prevent kidney stones. Ginger has manifold health properties, is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and is used often to combat nausea. This refreshing summer tonic tastes delicious (play around with the mixture until it hits the spot for your palate) you might want it sharper with lemon, sweeter or fierier with ginger! Serve over ice and a slice – it will refresh and revive you!
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Vitality Kitchen 