Tag: anti inflammatory
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Savoury Superfood Turmeric Biscuits
Most of us have probably heard about the benefits of the golden spice by now. Indeed Turmeric has many magical properties, like lowering levels of inflammation, enhancing the growth and renewal of healthy cells, maintaining good gut health, and increasing the body’s antioxidant capacity. Despite its hype and somewhat miraculous abilities – turmeric is still…
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Mushroom & Kale Dahl (V)
A great way to use up those bags of lentils, stock cubes, rice and spices in your kitchen cupboard, this is a wonderful warming recipe for cold Autumn and Winter evenings. Make enough to save leftovers for lunch the next day and the flavours will have further matured, becoming even more satisfying. Dahl, ‘daal’ or…
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O.M.Ghee Elixir Recipe
Ghee is one of the most widely used fats in Ayurvedic cooking. The golden clarified butter is said to transport nutrients from foods and spices to bodily tissues and organs. Helping nourish ojas, the term used to refer to ‘vital essence’, strength of mind and body, resilience, youthfulness, and a certain ‘juiciness’ to life, ghee…
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Golden Soup Recipe (V-K~P~)
If you’ve been making your own golden milk in order to boost your immune system, aid digestion and lower inflammation, there’s now a savoury way to get your hit of anti inflammatory spices and comforting flavours. This golden soup recipe is perfect for any Autumn or Winter evening, especially if you’re feeling a little under…
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Shashuka Recipe (Healthy, light & budget-friendly!)
Shashuka is a classic middle eastern breakfast dish. It’s warming, satisfying yet surprisingly light, and importantly – cheap! This recipe is a take on the traditional meal, with a few added vegetables and spices, to show that you really can use anything going spare in your kitchen to create something delicious! With little carbs and…
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Papaya, Cumin & Coconut Anti – Inflammatory Salad
A refreshing and flavourful Spring / Summer salad, with plenty of hidden health benefits and plant protein. Papaya contains a powerful enzyme known as papain, which plays a key role in breaking down and digesting proteins. Unlike many other fruits, papaya is low in sugar, so doesn’t interfere with the process of digestion like other…
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Anti Inflammatory + Adaptogenic Latte #1
‘Adaptogen’ is a key buzzword for 2017, as there’s a big focus in the superfood world on them, with other notable adaptogens being ashwagandha, chaga, reishi, cordyceps (one of the best things I’ve found recently for boosting energy, strength and endurance before exercise!) and ginseng. Adaptogens are just as the name suggests; they help the…
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Mushroom Magic & Four Sigmatic
The association of Mushrooms with drugs and hallucinations, or with strange-looking fungus growing in unwanted places, means we haven’t been making the most of mushrooms in every-day life for the past few decades. But thats all about to change…. Thankfully, as we’re ‘rediscovering’ the benefits of natural superfoods and adaptogens, these nutrient-dense foods and elixirs…
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Instant Anti-Inflammatory Hot Chocolate (Vegan + Gluten Free)
If the cold weather recently has got you craving something warm and comforting, but you’re trying your best to stick to your January healthy eating plan, it may be difficult to find something that hits the spot! Until now…. This drink is tasty satisfying and warming, yet still contains incredibly healthy ingredients. Raw cacao is essentially…
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Why I Drink From A Copper Cup Each Morning
Whether we realise it or not, the first things we do each morning have a big effect upon how we experience the rest of the day. Waking up slowly, peacefully and with time to spare can make for a much more calm and steady day, whilst we all probably also know how it feels…
