by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Apr 12, 2019 | Recipes, Snacks
Spring time is smoothie time and this week am sharing a satisfying berry smoothie 🍓 It is made with just 6 ingredients; frozen berries, oats, chia seeds, baby spinach, cashew nuts and coconut water. Blend them together and in less than 5 minutes you have a...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Apr 3, 2019 | Recipes, Snacks
Chickpea bowl recipe. This is such a simple snack to make, and so very satisfying too when I crave for something savoury and crunchy. I make this when I need a bigger mid afternoon snack to keep me going through till dinner. I find that vegetables and fruits are the...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Mar 21, 2019 | Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian
I love avocados 🥑 and this is definitely one of my most popular dips when I make it at home. So easy to make with mashed avocados mixed in with chopped onion, tomatoes, coriander leaves, chili, lemon juice, sea salt and cumin powder. The only decision...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Mar 1, 2019 | Recipes, Snacks
NO BAKE, NO SUGAR!! A QUICK SNACK to take care of your sugar cravings These bite-sized treats are delicious and so very satisfying, taking care of my sugar cravings. I’m using just 2 figs and if you want it sweeter you can add more figs or some honey. Also, I...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 19, 2019 | Health Tip, Recipes, Snacks, Sweet snack
As it is half term this week, I am sure you are busier with the children at home, especially as they are constantly hungry and looking for something to eat. There are many snacks that you can buy from supermarkets but these are not always the healthiest as high in...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 15, 2019 | Breakfast, Breakfast recipe, Snacks
This week’s recipe is a very simple one and if you buy the granola, do read the labels to check how much sugar it contains. Yogurt Parfait 1/2 cup natural yogurt 1/3 cup granola 2/3 cup berries Layer half the granola at the bottom of the glass, then spoon half the...