Fermented Foods

Those who lived in winter temperatures below zero would know how important fermented foods are in winter.

Broccoli Tabbouleh

Never thought there could be a ‘war’ between superfoods. If you look for kale and broccoli comparison information you may find this picture within an article published by ‘Salt Sugar Fat’.

Spicy Lemon Cake

Enjoy this guilt-free cake. It is Magic Tablecloth original dessert for lemon lovers.

Bircher

Calcium It is easy to increase calcium intake for anyone who loves dairy products; there is such a variety of dairy products on Australian market. And if you are vegan? Or, if you have developed an intolerance to dairy products, then it is more complicated. After reading a few articles on calcium, I made a list of non-diary…

Spinach and Leek Tart

Spinach is a store house for many nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and folates. Spinach leaves are an excellent source of vitamin K. Only 100 g of fresh greens provides 402% of daily vitamin-K requirements. Vitamin K plays a vital role in strengthening the bone mass by promoting bone building activity.

Almond Raspberry Flourless

Are you wondering why they say raw almonds are better for you than roasted? The answer ‘because the roasted almonds are tastier’ may be a suitable answer. According to the study (Food Chemistry, Volume 151, 15 May 2014, Pages 31-39) the levels of most alcohols increase significantly (500 times) in response to roasting. The nutritional value of…

Almond Pear Torte

Almond fruit consists of a kernel, seedcoat, middle shell, and outer green shell cover. All the nutrients in almond fruit are found in the kernel, what we call the almond nut. Our body will surely benefit from the antioxidants found in almonds. The most powerful of the almond’s antioxidant actions is from the Vitamin E.  The health effects of almonds depend on…

Lima Beans

Fibre is our best friend when we try to lose weight. This is because fibre has very few calories, and although it is not digested it has many health benefits. In the Black Eyed Beans post we discussed soluble and insoluble starch. The bean is also very beneficial due to its fibre content, especially soluble fibre. Soluble…

Brown Lentil Salad

If Red Lentils are good for soups, Brown Lentils are good for salads. By using sprouted Brown Lentils you could create a very exquisite one. Sprouted Brown Lentils can be stored in a refrigerator very well, for a week if needed. To sprout lentils you just need to keep them wet for a few days at the room…