by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Apr 25, 2018 | Health Tip
ARE YOU STUCK FOR SNACK IDEAS? Cravings happen even to the healthiest of us. Often, when a craving hits in the afternoon (that’s me!) or post dinner, we get the urge to snack. Snacking can be a bad habit to get into if the snacks we choose are “junk foods”, those high...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 23, 2018 | Health Tip, Recipes
Ginger, Turmeric and Orange Smoothie 2 oranges, peeled and seeded Pinch of cinnamon powder Small piece of ginger Small piece of turmeric ¼ cup milk or coconut milk ½ cup water 2 tbsp rolled oats Pinch of black pepper Honey to taste (optional) Put all the ingredients...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 22, 2018 | Health Tip
It is well known that the Mediterranean diet is good for a healthy heart and there is much research to support this. In a study published in BMC MED researchers analyzed the diet of 23,902 adults in England and found that those whose diet was closest to a...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 9, 2018 | Recipes
Quinoa Quiche 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup grated zucchini and carrots 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach, chopped 1 tbsp grated cheese 2 large eggs Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Do ensure the mixture is slightly moist or the quiche will be dry and...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 9, 2018 | Recipes
Roasted winter vegetable salad 2 peppers, diced 2 carrots, diced 1/2 butternut squash, diced 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups sprouted lentils/beans 2 cups of rocket leaves 30 grams feta cheese, crumbled Dressing: Juice from 1/2 large lemon 1 clove of garlic, chopped...