Almonds like most nuts and seeds contain phytic acid which binds to minerals such as zinc, magnesium and calcium in the digestive tract making them unavailable for absorption. So when we eat food with phytic acid our ability to absorb minerals is impaired. Of course this is not a problem if you don’t eat a…
Month: June 2016
Sprouted chickpea hummus
Creamy homemade hummus is so much nicer than the shop bought. This hummus is made with sprouted chickpeas. All legumes have enzyme inhibitors that can inhibit mineral absorption in the gut, soaking and sprouting them brings the chickpeas alive and removes the inhibitors and makes them easier to digest. You are eating tiny plants instead…
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a fermented food full of probiotics which feed the gut flora, a small amount of fermented food everyday will help keep you healthy. Making sauerkraut at home is easy, this one is made with Savoy cabbage plus carrots but you can use the same recipe for plain white or red cabbage sauerkraut.All you…
Kale chips and sesame kale chips
Kale chips are so yummy and so moreish that you will find yourself making them over and over again. They are incredibly easy to make, and kale is very much in season at the moment in New Zealand as it is the beginning of winter. Kale is also a very nutrient dense food so it’s…
Heart, liver and beef meatballs in tomato sauce
Would you like to include more organ meats in your diet but you or your family don’t like the taste? Try this recipe that blends liver and heart with minced beef and other goodies into tasty versatile meatballs. Heart like all red meat is a very good source of iron, zinc and B vitamins…
All of the good things soup
This soup is packed with almost everything your body needs. This recipe make a large amount that keeps for 5-6 days in the fridge, we have a cup every night until it’s all gone for its nourishing and healing benefits. ingredients. about one and a half litres of bone broth . Packed with joint protecting collagen,…
Beetroot kvass
Beetroot Kvass is a refreshing lacto fermented drink that will feed your intestinal flora with lots of good probiotics that aid digestion. Drink it as a tonic, use it in cooking or salad dressings. Ingredients 3 large or about 6 small beetroot 1 tablespoon of Himalayan salt. It is important to use Himalayan salt or…
Bone broth
To make a really good bone broth you first need really good bones. Get a good mixture of marrow bones, gelatinous joint bones and meaty bones. We are lucky in New Zealand because our beef and lamb is grass fed, you really do need grass fed bones to make nutritious broth. You can also add…
Radish micro greens
Radish micro greens or actually any fresh sprouts are nutritious and add colour and freshness to many dishes. Growing fresh radish micro greens is very easy. Fill a small seed tray that will fit on a kitchen window sill with potting or seed raising compost and sprinkle with plenty of radish seeds. You want just a…
Berry ice cream
This ice cream is sugar free and is low in carbs. An ice cream maker is not needed and as it is thickened with gelatine it does not melt into a puddle but holds its shape. It is best eaten semi fredo or half frozen. ingredients. 2 cups of berries, frozen or fresh, I used…
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