This is a fantastic snack, starter or accompaniment to any meal. You can dip anything into this roast vegetable harissa hummus, pour it on a salad, spread it on a sandwich or eat it with your breakfast eggs. Chickpeas are a plant-based protein that are high in fibre and pack a protein punch. They provide […]
Mushrooms, with their ‘meaty’ texture and flavour, are a fantastic vegetarian option when it comes to having braai (otherwise known as barbeque). Mushrooms are well-known for their immune boosting properties, their anti-cancer properties and strong nutritional power. They come in a large variety, including button, portabella, oyster and more, with shiitake packing the greatest nutrigenomic […]
This is my go-to recipe when we decide to have a braai. Its colourful, easy to eat, juicy and tasty. I use chicken breasts which is a great lean source of protein, filled with vitamin B, iron, selenium, vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and vitamin B12. The quercetin from the onions help to ‘switch […]
This is a fantastic accompaniment to any braai (barbeque). It can also be made as a delicious vegetarian meal option. This dish is made up of a medley of vegetables that offer a great way to get in your fibre and other great nutritional benefits. Eggplants are high in anthocyanins, which is a type of […]
Although halloumi is high in fats, especially saturated fats, it does have other nutritional benefits and it is oh so yummy. Halloumi is an excellent source of calcium, providing 70% of our daily calcium requirements. It also contains zinc, selenium, magnesium and vitamin A. The inclusion of the medley of vegetables on the skewer, bring […]
Earthy. Wholesome. Rich. Aromatic With its strong Middle Eastern Flair, this salad is nothing but hearty, nourishing and delicious. The pearl barley base pushes you in the right direction for good gut health and energy with its high fibre and vitamin B content. Sulforaphane is once again in the spotlight with the kale and cauliflower, […]
Umami. Nutty. Crunchy. Oriental This salad has an oriental flair and satisfies all those nutty cravings. Sulforaphane on a plate is a great way to describe this dish. Filled with red cabbage, coriander, micro herbs and mint; these ingredients ‘switch on’ those detoxification genes and anti-oxidant pathways. Shiitake mushrooms are high in copper and vitamin […]
Juicy. Fresh. Salty. Sweet This salad is summertime on a plate. The memories of sitting on the beach, eating watermelon and feta cheese during my countless trips to Israel arouses a sense of delight and happiness in my mouth and my heart. This is a great salad to make for you summer meal. It is […]
Creamy. Nutty. Cooling. Delectable. Nourishing. Are you ready for this delicious peanut butter creamed ice-cream?! This is a dessert that you can easily make when you are looking for something sweet. Whether you can make the peanut butter ice-cream or you top it off with these toughy-like peanut butter balls, this dessert is a win. […]
Cruciferous summer salad A medley of colours, flavours and a whole lot of food-gene crosstalk. When I walk through the isles of a shop, I look around and see what ingredients I can combine that will provide that deeper nutritional value. I look for variety and colour, imagining different flavour combinations. With all the cruciferous […]
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