Posts by Fiona

Stir-fried Chicken and Tofu with Asparagus If you have cold or damp conditions or are overweight, make sure the tofu is thoroughly cooked in a small amount of olive oil before adding it to the stir-fry. Alternatively, the tofu can be replaced with precooked and gently heated adzuki beans. To improve sluggish digestion, add extra…

Shitake Mushrooms with Tofu Shitake Mushrooms are good for the Stomach, blood and energy. Peas are an excellent toner for the Spleen in Spring. Peas also help qi move in the appropriate direction – and ease hiccups and coughing. People who are cold or deficient may need to add ginger to this meal. Ingredients: Serves…

Poached Pears Porridge is a great way to support and heal gut health –oats are high in soluble fibre,  which is great for colon health! We recommend Gluten-free oats (Bob’s Red Mill from Terra Madre is a good option) or Steel cut oats as they are completely (or near-completely) unprocessed. The more natural is always…

Porridge Porridge is a great way to support and heal gut health –oats are high in soluble fibre,  which is great for colon health! We recommend Gluten-free oats (Bob’s Red Mill from Terra Madre is a good option) or Steel cut oats as they are completely (or near-completely) unprocessed. The more natural is always better…

Miso Soup Health Benefits Miso (pronounced mee-so) is a high-protein seasoning which is rich with antioxidants and protective fatty acids and has a healthy dose of Vitamin E. It also boasts Vitamin B12 and has a nice selection of minerals to help boost and strengthen your immune system. Its most often made from a combination…

Gluten-Free & Vegan Banana Bread A few extra ingredients are included in this recipe that make it extra special, such as vanilla extract, desiccated coconut, pecans, and cinnamon. Ingredients: 5 bananas, mashed ½ cup coconut oil, melted ¼ cup coconut milk 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup brown rice flour 1 cup…

Healthy Hummus Chickpeas are packed with nutrients, rich in plant-based protein, and full of fibre* which keeps you satiated and benefits your digestive health. Ingredients for a quick dip: 1 can of organic chickpeas ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp baking soda 3 tbsp olive oil ½ cup tahini 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves…

How to make Sauerkraut Sauerkraut is one of the oldest forms of preserving cabbage, traced back to the 4th century BC. During the fermentation of the cabbage, beneficial probiotics are produced that, in turn, feed the good bacteria in the gut, helping to reduce inflammation. Sauerkraut contains large quantities of lactic acid and tyramines as…

RECIPE – 10 DEC 2021Lentil-Walnut Bake This dish provides support to the heart and kidneys. Physically, it warms, strengthens and comforts. Emotionally, foods such as lentils and walnuts help us feel grounded and able to cope. The rising pungency of wheat germ helps lift depression and stagnancy that causes frustration and irritability. Ingredients: ½ onion,…