This is a quick, delicious alternative to just raw chocolates – great if you are pushed for time and need something in a hurry. You can use a food processor, but a power blender will do the job very well. Walnuts are a true super food (brain food, cancer fighting properties, contain rare anti-oxidants, healthy fats, B vitamins, improve reproductive health in men, improve metabolic parameters in people with type 2 diabetes, good for weight control …. to name just a few of the […] Continue reading →
This recipe came to me in a Solgar Newsletter and was adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe. It is easy and quick to prepare, freezes well and is a really satisfying, yet healthy treat. If you have a big family, double the recipe. This makes a great addition for lunch boxes, or serve with tea instead of rusks. Also good to take along on picnics. Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates 1 1/2 cups raw oats, finely ground in a blender (or quinoa flakes) 1 cup dry roasted pecan or walnuts (half finely […] Continue reading →
Not only is this recipe super quick and easy, it also contains less calories than the traditional version, as ricotta is used instead of mascarpone, but it tastes just as delicious. If you need a quick dessert for a special dinner, then this is it, as long as you are not dairy or wheat intolerant or vegan. Ingredients 900 g fresh ricotta cheese 1 cup (250 ml) fresh cream 4 eggs 200 g castor sugar (or a mixture of xylitol & coconut blossom sugar) 1 teaspoon instant coffee 1 teaspoon […] Continue reading →
This recipe was adapted from one featured in an issue of the German Shape Magazine. It is very quick to prepare and low fat but at the same time very satisfying and filling, keeping blood sugar levels balanced for a long time. The quantities given are for one portion, however you can simply multiply ingredients depending on the number of people you would like to prepare the dish for. Ingredients for 1 portion 2 – 3 teaspoons ground almonds (or almond flour) 60 – 80 g spaghetti […] Continue reading →
EASY PROBIOTIC & ENZYME-RICH CULTURED SAUERKRAUT AND VEGETABLES (Raw) Fermentation was one of the first forms of food preservation. Cultured foods are pro-biotics that optimise the gut flora, supporting the assimilation of nutrients: it is estimated friendly intestinal flora is responsible for 60-80% of our immune system – all health begins or ends in the gut. Adding naturally fermented foods to our daily diet is an easy & inexpensive way to prevent disease, reduce […] Continue reading →
I adapted this recipe when I had an abundance of organic mint in my fridge. This pesto is so quick and easy to make and very delicious with a refreshing taste, especially when eaten with Indian type breads, like rotis, parathas or naan. Serve it is a starter with a salad or as a chutney with a curry or simply as a snack using it as a dip with some raw vegetables. Ingredients: 1 onion or a few spring onions 4 tablespoons cold water 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh coriander 1 green […] Continue reading →
This vegetable pie is great for those of us who are always in a hurry and don’t have time to prepare crusts. I used organic vegetables and eggs. Just serve with a big green salad, and you have a quick and very tasty lunch or dinner ready that everyone will enjoy. Ingredients: I used organic ingredients – you can also experiment with different vegetables (eg: mushrooms, peppers, celery, fennel, egg plant etc) , and quantities, but here is how I did it: 2 Tablespoons of organic […] Continue reading →
This recipe is an adaptation of one I found in the SA Journal of Natural Medicine. You can experiment with the ingredients – the recipe is very forgiving, as it is difficult to get it wrong. Raw cacao is loaded with minerals and has an exceptionally high ORAC score (Oxygen radical absorbance capacity is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities). All other ingredients in this recipe also belong to the category of superfoods – so there is no need to feel guilty when […] Continue reading →
This yummy fudge pie is an adaptation of a recipe in the old La Leche League Cookbook. It is so easy and quick with a rich taste, but at the same time sugar, diary & wheat free. It freezes well. Suitable for Passover, as it does not contain leaven. Ingredients 3/4 cup of carob powder 1/2 cup of raw cacao powder (or use only carob or cacao) 1/4 cup of rice milk powder 1 cup peanut butter (sugar free and unsalted!) 1 cup raw honey 6 eggs (from free range & grain fed chickens, […] Continue reading →
Ever since my brothers and I were children, my mom made these sandwiches from time to time for us, which we loved. A platter full would be gone in no time at all. I have adapted them, using gluten free, or wheat free bread, vegan cheese instead of butter and vegan mayonnaise on top. If you are not strictly vegan a piece of boiled egg can be added. They are also great for cocktail parties or as starters instead of salads. Play around with various vegetables, but this is how we typically […] Continue reading →
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