Cool those thoughts!16/6/2018
First Thoughts24/4/2018 Following on from our nutritional
talk from Ravi this month we thought it would be a good
idea to give our healthy recipes to other members and a
bit of information about why they are
healthy.
So the first one is a breakfast /lunch. Savoury Oats - we know where's the banana and honey! Sometimes you just fancy something savoury and you know rushing to the bread bin for a couple of slices of toast is just adding to those carbs you should be cutting down on. As we probably all know oats are really good for cutting down cholesterol so therefore good for the heart and arteries. Also they have a low GI so have longer staying power for keeping the hunger pangs away. Eggs are high in protein and nutrients that promote the breakdown of stored fat, which is great to know if you are women of a certain age! 😂 Spinach and Parsley have a good amount of Vitamin A which supports your skin and immune system. Turmeric, the health benefits of this spice are immense as Ravi told us. It aids metabolic rate but also is anti inflammatory, antibiotic, anti arthritic, improves digestion and skin condition as well as lowering cholesterol. All round super spice. Recipe 2 servings 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil 150g rolled oats 2 Eggs Handful of baby spinach 1/2 tsp turmeric 250 ml boiling water Chilli flakes or powder Parsley Salt to taste Melt coconut oil or put olive oil in a pan on high heat then turn down heat to medium and add oats and coat them in the oil and toast them for about 5 mins If using coconut oil it starts to smell like popcorn. Carefully add the boiling water it will splutter! Stir and add the turmeric, turn down heat to low until barely simmering. Add the spinach and parsley and cover and cook for about 5 mins until required consistency has been achieved. Take off heat and place in bowls. Top with a poached egg and a sprinkle of chilli and salt if required. |
