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Soft Fish Tacos
Although not easy on the hip pocket, fish should be a regular addition to everyone's meals and this recipe is great as a small amount of fish goes a long way. Although not as good as oily fish, white fish still provide some healthy fats and are a great source of lean protein.
Lamb Cutlets with Couscous, Pea & Mint Salad
Lamb has the highest nutritional value when you purchase organic and/or 100% grass-fed. This will give you plenty of healthy fats, protein, B vitamins, selenium and zinc. As there are studies that show red meat can be associated with heart disease, kidney problems and cancers, a palm size of meat is all we need to get the nutritional benefits and keep these risks low.
Quinoa, Pumpkin and Haloumi Salad
This would have to be one of my all time favourite salads with the combination of roast pumpkin, salty haloumi and pops of sweet pomegranate you just can't go wrong. Quinoa has a fantastic amino acid profile providing a complete vegetarian source of protein as well as being high in calcium, iron, B vitamins and phosphorus.
Millet, Chickpea and Broccoli Salad
This salad is a fantastic example of how you can balance a vegetarian meal. Millet is a great gluten free alternative that is similar to cous cous when cooked and is rich in iron, phosphorus and B vitamins, not to mention it also has an impressive amino acid profile for a grain. In this recipe I have used turmeric in the cooking liquid which has phenomenal anti-inflammatory properties.
Spinach and Zucchini Loaf
This loaf is so versatile I have been known to consume it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a snack (not all in the one day of course!). It freezes perfectly and can go straight into the toaster for a quick go to nutrient hit. The almonds are full of healthy fat and vitamin E, the oats help to stabilise blood sugar and calm the nervous system and the psyllium husk although mainly used as a binding agent here, can help to regulate the bowels.
Almond Butter Balls
These little body good balls are such a great snack with a long list of health benefits. Oats
are an amazing food that help stabilise blood sugar, regulate the thyroid, reduce cholesterol,
soothe the nervous system and improve digestion. Almonds are full of good fats and provide
an excellent source of Vitamin E.
green tea, kiwi & lime smoothie
Green tea: Provides an excellent source of anti-oxidants and helps to boost metabolism.
Kiwi fruits: High in fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium
Lime juice: Similar benefits to lemon, limes help to cleanse the liver and digestive tract and are a good source of vitamin C.
Banana: High source of potassium and fibre. Also contains serotonin for a happiness effect and provides pre-biotics to feed healthy gut bacteria.
Coconut and Maca Smoothie
Banana: High source of potassium and fibre. Also contains serotonin for a happiness effect and provides pre-biotics to feed healthy gut bacteria.
Coconut cream: Fantastic source of lauric acid which is an important medium-chain fatty acid and is metabolised more efficiently in than saturated fats, giving us an excellent boost of energy. Also has great anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
Flaxseeds: Extremely superior source of omega-3 fatty acids and helps to keep the bowels regular.
Maca: Helps to energise and revitalise the body.