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…
Tag: Coconut
Coconut Fish
My recipes might sound complicated, as I have been hearing lately. So, here I am with one of the quickest and simplest recipes for you. To cook up some delicious fish, all you need is frozen peas in your freezer and a can of Coconut milk in your pantry. Cooking time is 15 minutes. If you have a pack of frozen chopped spinach,…
Coconut Apple Crumble
Since reading about Coconut oil I’ve been curious how it compares with other oils, which also have many benefits for human health. For example, Flaxseed (Linseed) oil is rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6, which may help to lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease and control high blood pressure. So, while searching, I came across an article where researchers compared Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) qualities with…
Coconut Soufflé Cake
Coconut oil contains 3 different fatty acids: Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, and Lauric Acid. One interesting research study (Food Chemistry, Volume 136, Issues 3–4, 1–15 February 2013) investigated fatty acids profiles and antimicrobial activity of crude coconut fat. They found that amongst all fatty acids the lauric acid component was the highest, it was about 70%….
Coconut Panna Cotta
Coconut is high in fat – this is a fact. Hence, Coconut often gets bad publicity. Recently, Coconut has become a new old-super-food, thanks to the latest research studies. What is amazing about Coconut is that Coconut milk remarkably resembles human mother’s milk. This is due to lauric acid, which is found in both coconut milk and…
Kale Rolls
Food Chemistry magazine has fascinating research articles on Kale. I have been reading through a few to find what the best ways of cooking or storing Kale are. The ways that would allow me to preserve the most antioxidants and antioxidant activity. It seems obvious that boiling of vegetables leads to nutritional value loss. This…
Trout and Kale Pudding
This dynamic anti-inflammatory duo promotes overall well-being, also it is a powerhouse of nutrition and flavour. This meal will nourish the body from within.
Coconut Mung Beans
Mung Beans Mung beans are part of the legume family and are a good source of protein. Like all legumes, mung beans are very high in soluble dietary fibre. Foods rich in soluble dietary fibres are shown to help lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by encouraging the production of LDL receptors that are responsible for…
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