by holistic.eye | Feb 27, 2016 | Recipes
Tabouleh is a favourite of mine, but is traditionally made with gluten-containing bulgur wheat. To make this dish gluten/wheat free, I use quinoa in place of the bulgur, you may also like to use buckwheat. I love the nuttiness the quinoa brings to the dish, and make...
by holistic.eye | Aug 20, 2015 | nutrition
Chia seeds are a nutritious staple in our household, I even feed them to my dog! Chia seeds are an ancient Mayan and Aztec food originating from South America. They are an excellent source of protein, and extremely rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids, antioxidants...
by holistic.eye | May 25, 2015 | Recipes
Chia seeds are a very rich source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and manganese, antioxidants, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and HDL (good cholesterol). They also provide good satiety due to the fat and protein content, help to stabilise blood sugar levels and...
by holistic.eye | May 24, 2015 | nutrition
Lemons are a powerhouse of nutrition and, in my opinion, should be a staple in every household. Although a citrus and acidic in its natural form, once lemon has been metabolised by the body it becomes incredibly alkalising and naturally raises the body’s pH...
by holistic.eye | Apr 17, 2015 | nutrition
Kale is definitely one of our favourite leafy greens, and for a very good reason…Kale is very low in calories (roughly only 33 calories to 1 cup) and an incredible source of iron, fibre, vitamin K (K1 & K2), vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as vitamin B-12,...
