Recipe: Smoked pumpkin with minted couscous
Using either butternut or pumpkin, this is delicious and goes well with any meat or vegetable dish.
Read MoreN-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) has an important role in the production of glutathione. It can be taken as a supplement (NAC) or it can be obtained from foods (amino acid L-cysteine). The importance of glutathione as an antioxidant is due to the effects it has on metabolic pathways for mental and physical health, such as anti-cancer, cardiac, immunity, renal, and oxidative stress properties.
Read MoreRecipe: Roasted Carrot Tart
This simple carrot tart features flaky puff pastry, a flavoursome feta and Greek yoghurt filling, and tender honey-roasted carrots. Delicious served with lamb sausages and a generous handful of salad greens.
Read MoreRecipe: Watercress, orange and potato chicken salad
The peppery flavour of the watercress and rocket mixed with the sweet orange, makes this a great tasting salad.
Read MoreRecipe: Pork mince lettuce cups
These Asian inspired pork mince filled lettuce cups are perfect for a snack or as a delicious light meal.
Read MoreRecipe: Pumpkin Pikelets
A perfect dish for breakfast and a great way to use up leftover pumpkins! The pumpkins can also be substituted with other veggies such as carrots or parsnips.
Read MoreRecipe: Lentil Fritters
These Moroccan-spiced kumara and lentil fritters are packed full of goodness. An easy and interesting vegetarian dinner.
Read MoreRecipe: Vegetable soup with fresh turmeric
Vegetable soup is always so popular, the flavour is boosted with fresh turmeric, or you can use ground turmeric if you prefer.
Read MoreHealth Risks: Trans and Saturated Fats
Fats are an essential part of the diet, and were one of the main energy sources in our early ancestors when carbohydrates from tubers and fruits were only seasonally available. However, with food processing and modern technology, we started consuming large amounts of saturated and trans fats which seem to be harmful to our health. To make informed decisions on our food, we need to understand the health risks of consuming ‘bad’ fats.
Read MoreRecipe: Smoked fish dip with potato skins
A tasty dip with potato dippers – great for tapas. We used smoked kingfish which is delicious.
Read MoreVitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is one of the water-soluble vitamins, belonging to the vitamin B complex. It can be obtained from many food sources and fortified food products, and can be taken as a dietary supplement. However, important to note is that only 30% of niacin is absorbed, and with niacin’s role in cellular metabolism, having poor nutrition can cause potential health issues.
Read MoreRecipe: Middle Eastern Meatballs
These Middle Eastern meatballs combine chickpeas and lamb mince with a handful of fragrant spices.
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