Tag: coconut
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Chickpea Flatbreads 2-Ways
Chickpeas are a fantastic source of protein, fiber, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and magnesium. They’re filling, help to lower levels of inflammation, also also help to rid the body of visceral fat (the type of fat found around internal organs, which is particularly important to pay attention to as we age). So how can we…
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Carrot Cake & Coconut Energy Balls
Oats: Help to boost mood levels and provide sustainable, slow-release energy Grated Carrot: Great for removing toxins from the liver and providing an abundance of vitamin A Cashews: Natural mood-boosters Cinnamon: A powerful antioxidant and blood-sugar balancer Raw Honey: Full of antioxidants and helpful for maintaining digestive health Dates: High in fiber and potassium, and…
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Vegan Coconut & Vanilla Panna Cotta
Traditionally made using milk, cream, gelatin and lots of sugar (the dessert is Italian, and the translation is literally ‘cooked cream’); panna cotta is probably the last thing on your mind if you’re looking to eat healthy for yourself and the planet. This one however, is free from animals, refined sugar and actually uses a…
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Actually Healthy Seed & Cinnamon Cereal
Cereal is a classic go-to breakfast for busy mornings and late night snacks, but much like other ‘health foods’, cereal is often laden with hidden additives, sugars and saturated fats. Other than abstaining from cereal altogether, there’s not much way of telling whether the bowl of crunchy goodness is actually doing you any good…
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Chai Breakfast Smoothie
A simple way to turn chai tea into breakfast…. It’s January: Everyone feels unnecessarily guilty for indulging and enjoying themselves over the last few months, everything we’ve been putting off ‘until January’ is suddenly a matter of urgency, and that new year’s resolution is beginning to take it’s toll even after a couple of weeks.…
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Vegan Mince Pie Biscuits
Here’s one version of a mince pie you can dip in your Christmas cup of chai. Tea and biscuits is very British and very comforting, so make time for tradition as you huddle by the fire with a blanket, a biscuit, and a warm cup of tea for dipping…. Ingredients (Makes approximately 24 small-to-medium biscuits) Just…
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Warm ‘Pumpkin Pie’ Breakfast Bowl (vegan, gluten free, seasonal & paleo)
Shops and markets are full of pumpkins at this time of year; they’re inexpensive, very highly nutritious, and can be used in a wide range of different recipes. With an abundance of vitamins A, C and E, as well as potassium and manganese, they also contain good levels of iron and magnesium – essential for…
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Raw Carrot Cake Recipe
Raw food is well known for containing far more nutrients than cooked. While some foods have to be cooked before they’re eaten, those that can be eaten raw hold much more of an ability to provide us with vitamins when we allow them to stay raw…. ‘Raw ‘til four’ is a popular lifestyle and way…