It’s a Gut Feeling
Did you know that Hippocrates proclaimed, “All disease begins in the gut,” nearly 2500 years ago? And he wasn’t wrong! Your gut health is more crucial than you might think.It’s not just about processing and eliminating food. Your gut’s well-being directly impacts which nutrients are absorbed and which toxins, allergens, and microbes are repelled. In […]
Banana Berry cauli smoothie
Serves: 1 1 cup berries (strawberries / raspberries / blueberries)½ cup frozen banana1 cup cauliflower florets1 tablespoon grated ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla½ cup non-dairy milk (oat / almond)2 blocks of iceMint (optional) Blend all of the ingredients together using a food processor or nutribullet until smooth. Enjoy!
Cruciferous crunch detox salad (serves ~6)
1 small red cabbage, finely chopped 1 small cauliflower, finely chopped 1 small broccoli, finely chopped 1 cup microgreens (broccoli and radish, rocket) 1 apple – finely chopped Handful of dried cranberries/pomegranates 1 round feta – crumbled over the top Mix all together Dressing: ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or fresh […]
Green superfood detox salad (serves 4)
2 cups Spinach, finely chopped or use baby spinach 1 cup mixed detox microgreens ½ cucumber, sliced 2 raw zucchini, thinly sliced 1 Avocado 1 tomato, sliced 1-2 Tbs Coconut flakes, almond flakes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds Dressing: ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tsp seeded mustard 1 tsp honey Sprinkle […]
Daily detox superfood smoothie
1 cup mixed broccoli, rocket, radish microgreens, ½ cup baby spinach leaves ½ cup berries (raspberries/blueberries) 20g cashews, 20g almonds ½ avocado ½ lemon squeezed 1 cm fresh ginger Water to desired consistency
Anti-inflammatory detox smoothie
1 cup broccoli, rocket, radish microgreens 100ml pomegranate juice extract – no sugar added 80 ml coconut water 30g cashews 100ml water Option: Can add ½ banana for extra sweetness Blend all together
Spring Onion Dressing
30ml apple cider vinegar1 tsp Dijon mustardJuice from 1 lemon30 ml extra-virgin olive oil1 small bunch of spring onions, choppedHimalayan salt to taste Mix together & store in a jar in the fridge. Recipe: Stephanie RouillardInstagram: @head.over.health
Easy Chicken & Tomato Curry
Serves 4 1 ½ Tbsp coconut oil/ghee4 chicken thighs (skin on, and bone in: total 600g) – ideally, grass-fed, free-range/pasture-raised1 large onion, grated or finely chopped2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped3xm piece of ginger, grated or finely chopped1x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes1 large handful of fresh coriander, stalks finely chopped & leaves roughly chopped200ml […]
Simple Lemon Garlic Spinach
Serves 2, as side Ingredients (285 g) fresh Spinach, about 12 cups1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Olive Oil3 cloves Garlic , minced or slicedzest of 1 medium Lemon1 Tablespoon (15 ml) fresh Lemon JuiceKosher Salt , to tastefresh cracked Black Pepper , to taste(optional) red Chili Flakes Instructions Heat large frying pan on medium heat. Add […]
Vegan Creamed Spinach
Serves 4, as side 2 cups tightly packed with defrosted spinach, about 450–500 g1 tablespoon coconut oil or 2 tablespoons of olive oil1 large brown onion, thinly sliced2/3 teaspoon sea salt2 large cloves of garlic, finely diced1 teaspoon mild curry powder1/2 cup coconut cream (the thickened part from the can)1 tablespoon lemon juice Defrost spinach […]
The Bees-Knees Dressing:
Blitz together ½ avocado1 small garlic clove2 Tbsp lemon juice1 tsp lemon zest1 tsp honey1 tsp Dijon mustard1 small handful each of basil, parsley, coriander & mint¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup warm waterSalt and pepper to tasteOptional – ½ fresh green chilli, deseeded Source: Sarah Graham, Super Natural, Pg. 10
A Delicious and Powerful Salad
Ingredients for salad: 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups red cabbage, shredded ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 apple, chopped into small pieces 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries ½ cup macadamia nuts, halved, slightly roasted 2 Tbsp sunflower and pumpkin seeds, roasted Ingredients for dressing: ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar […]
Christmas Spinach Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients: 300g baby spinach 2 avos, peeled a pitted 200g strawberries 100g chevin goat’s cheese 100g peanut brittle Balsamic glaze, to taste Method: Wash spinach leaves and place into a serving bowl or on a platter. Cut the avo into cubes and layer on the spinach. Hull ad halve the strawberries and place […]
Pickled Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 ½ cups cauliflower florets 3 ½ cups broccoli florets 1 avocado, peeled and pitted ¼ cup cranberries, dried ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted 1 tablespoon olive oil salt to taste Pepper to taste For pickling: 1 cup apple cidered vinegar ¼ cup water Optional: 1 tablespoon honey Method: Lightly steam cauliflower […]
Warm Winter Root Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: For the roasted Brussels sprouts; 3 Tbs. olive oil 3 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed Salt, to taste For the roasted butternut squash: 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 ½ cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2cm squares 2 Tbs. honey ½ Tbs. cumin ½ tsp. […]
Warm Kale and Mushroom Salad
6 cups thinly sliced kale, tough stems removed 2T coconut oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups sliced button mushrooms 2T apple cider vinegar 2T whole-grain mustard Salt and pepper to taste Place coconut oil in pan and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes more. […]
Immune Boosting Broccoli Soup
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Total time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large leek, sliced (white and light green parts only) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced 1 large carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 cups broccoli, chopped 2 cups […]
Turmeric Cumin Roasted Cauliflower Bites
1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite size florets 4T Avo Oil/ Coconut Oil/ Olive Oil 2T Ground Cumin 2T Ground Turmeric Salt and Pepper to Taste Optional: Fresh chopped parsley, cilantro and mint for garnish Optional: 1/2t red pepper chili flakes to add some spice Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius In a large […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Zest, Parsley, Capers, and Jalapeño
YIELD 4–6 servings Total Time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower, quartered, cored, and cut into bite-size florets 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Salt and freshly cracked pepper 1 lemon 1 large handful fresh parsley (about 1/2 cup/25 g), roughly chopped 1 tablespoon capers 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Miso Sesame Glaze
Makes 3 to 4 servings 4 cups Roasted Brussels Sprouts 120ml Tamari – Non-GMO, Gluten-Free Soya Sauce 1T Sesame Seeds 30ml Grapeseed Oil (More stable/ Olive Oil 1 Pinch Kosher Salt 1 Pinch ground Black Pepper Preheat oven to 200 Degrees Celsius Toss together ingredients in large mixing bowl. Transfer mixture to baking sheet and […]
Roasted Broccoli
1 large head Broccoli 3 garlic cloves minced 3T Olive Oil Juice from half lemon Salt and black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Toss until florets are well coated. Arrange broccoli florets on a […]
Raw Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 cups baby spinach, washed 2 red peppers, deseeded 1 large carrot, peeled 3 baby marrows 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced Juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cashew nuts, chopped Dressing 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped ¼ onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon […]
Oriental Red Cabbage
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 medium to large red cabbage 1 Tbs. macadamia oil (or any other oil of choice) 1 Tbs. garlic, chopped 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup tarami sauce 1 Tbs. cumin Garish Method Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius Slice the cabbage […]
Low and Slow Cooked Leeks
PREP TIME: 10mins COOKING TIME: 90mins INGREDIENTS 3 bunches of leeks white parts only 2 garlic finely sliced handful of tarragon (opt) Extra Virgin Olive Oil salt & pepper small lemon zest and juice (below) Mustard Vinaigrette 1tspn Dijon mustard 1tspn Honey 1tspn lemon juice 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil salt & pepper […]
