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%….
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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…
Quinoa Pumpernickel
Pumpernickel is originally from the region of Germany called Westphalia. However, versions of Pumpernickel are also popular in the Netherlands where it is known as Roggebrood and has been a part of the local cuisine for centuries. The traditional Westphalian Pumpernickel is a whole-grain bread made from rye flour and coarse rye meal. The bread is baked…
Quinoa Arancini
In Italian Arancini mean “Little Oranges”. Although, in some regions of Italy Arancini have conical shape, and in others – they are called just “Rice Balls”. I love Arancini, and the results of experimenting with Quinoa are below.
Quinoa Porridge
Breakfast is the most exciting meal of the day for me. And the Quinoa is one of my morning favourites. This porridge is very special. It is dairy free and made with pumpkin also with no sugar added. It can be stored in a refrigerator for five days, or even frozen.
Quinoa Pilaf
This dish offers a plethora of health benefits. Quinoa is a rare food that contains all nine essential amino acids, makes aa complete protein source.
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…
Kale Frittata
If you search the Internet you can find many interesting articles on Kale. Recently, there have been claims that eating Kale may suppress thyroid function, or in medical terms cause hypothyroidism. DrFuhrman.com writes in his article “Do Cruciferious vegetables Harm the Thyroid?” that some studies indicate that Glucosinolates (GSLs) breakdown products may “interfere with thyroid…
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.
Mung and Ricotta Bake
Mung Beans Mung beans are a low glycaemic index food. Low glycaemic foods promote healthy blood sugar levels. Interest in mung bean as a functional food is high. There are medical studies, which confirm the antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in various types of mung beans. American Chemical Society magazine, for example, published an article in 2013,…
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