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A warm soup for lunch. Great for winter. Easy to prepare. Broccoli is a powerful nutrient that contains glucosinolates. Spinach is another health promoting nutrient and it contains carotenoids. Both nutrients are better absorbed with fat. Ingredients:
1 brown onion peeled.
1 tablespoon of chopped or grated fresh ginger.
2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped.
1 whole (600 grams) peeled and dices cauliflower.
1 head of broccoli (210 grams) roughly chopped including the stalk.
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INGREDIENTS
  For the spinach pancakes:
3 medium eggs
2 large handfuls of spinach
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tbsp spring onions, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp  buckwheat or almond flour
1 tsp olive oil To serve:
Wild-caught salmon
cress, or micro greens
black pepper
lemon wedges For the beetroot pancakes:
1 small beetroot, cooked
2 medium eggs
2 tbsp buckwheat or almond flour
1 tsp olive oil To serve:
Wild caught mackerel
horseradish yoghurt
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This is a delicious healthy snack that is also anti-inflammatory and packed full of good nutrients. Ingredients:
500 organic dried apricots
¾ cup mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds
1 cup unflowered pea proteins
1 cup raw cocao
2 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
1 tsp Himalayan salt dissolved in 6 tablespoons hot water
150 -160g coconut oil
A small handful of Goji berries Method:
1. Blend seeds and goji berries to a meal in a food processor
2. Add protein powder, cocoa, apri...

Phytonutrients are plant-based chemicals available through a diet that includes whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. Research suggests that these bioactive compounds, which contribute to a plant's colour, taste, and smell, also have beneficial health effects. For example, flavonoids are compounds found in cocoa, apples, and green tea. Epidemiological studies have suggested a positive association between diets high in flavonoid-rich foods and cardiovascular health, w...

Recovery and wellness Taking care of ourselves goes beyond eating healthily and working out regularly. While they are part of maintaining good health, they aren't the entirety. If you are looking to improve how you feel from head to toe, here are some things you can consider. Get Outside When we spend all of our time cooped up inside, we may begin to experience some negative effects. If you have trouble focusing, remembering important things, or feel tired constantly, it may be du...