All posts tagged: salvagente

[Recipe] Blueberry and Coconut Oatmeal slices

This delicious recipe makes 8-10 servings and is best when prepared the night before serving. Ingredients: Oatmeal 1 1/2 cups Oats 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground 1/2 tsp fine Sea Salt 1 tsp Baking Powder 4 cups Vanilla Almond Milk, unsweetened 2 cups Coconut Milk, unsweetened 1 1/2 cups Blueberries 1/4 cup Dried Blueberries 1/4 cup

Why choose Quinoa?

We have posted quite a few quinoa recipes. But I think we haven’t introduced you properly. So, what is Quinoa? Quinoa, pronounced [KEEN-wah], looks similar to couscous and can be eaten in salads, desserts or be a substitute for rice. Quinoa is very popular in the vegetarian community as it is high in protein and

[Recipe] Maple Walnut Coffee Smoothie

Coffee, maple syrup and walnuts, what more can you ask for? Especially in a smoothie. This recipe make 1-2 servings. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Walnuts 2 tbsp Oats, rolled 3/4 cup Almond milk, unsweetened 1/2 tbsp Coffee, ground/ instant 1 pinch Sea salt 1 packet Sweetner 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence 1 tsp Maple syrup 2 Dates,

Organic and wholefoods vs conventional foods

When walking into a grocery store these days you are bombarded with labels saying, “sugar free” “gluten free”, “slimmer’s choice” and “organic”. How do you choose the right food for you and your family? Lets compare Organic food with your normal conventional food. What is Organic food? Organic foods are food that have not been

[Recipe] Detox Rainbow Salad

This recipe makes 2 servings and contains about 250 calories per serving. Ingredients: 2 cups Rainbow slaw (red cabbage, hearts of cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli) 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 Medium Red pepper, diced 1 Avocado 2 tsp Sesame seeds Salt to taste Pepper to taste Method: Add your rainbow slaw, romaine lettuce, red

Just add berries

Of all types of fruit, berries are just my ultimate favourite. They work great for jams, sauces, desserts and raw. We all know berries as small, bright and colourful fruits that are high in antioxidants, juicy and sweet. Berries are filled with goodness, not only to benefit your taste buds but also your health. Berries

[Recipe] Honey Quinoa

Quinoa is not only extremely healthy but is also very delicious. This recipe makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Quinoa, uncooked 1 tbsp Honey 1/3 cup Cilantro, fresh and finely chopped 1/3 cup Honey roasted peanuts Juice of 1 Orange 2 tsp Orange zest 2 Scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp Sea salt 1/4 tsp

[Recipe] Vanilla Chia Pudding

This delightful little pudding is packed with flavour and will be a great ending to any meal. This recipe serves 4. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Milk  1/4 cup Chia seeds 1 tsp Vanilla 1 tbsp Maple syrup Method: In a mixing bowl add the milk, chia, vanilla and maple syrup and whisk. Place in refrigerator

Indian spices

Herbs and spices have been used in food and medicine for centuries. Most of the western world are rejecting herbs as a form of medicine due to the high growth in over-the-counter drugs. Places like Asia and India on the other hand still rely largely on herbs for healing as doctors and drugs are not

[Recipe] Quinoa Salad

We all enjoy a salad every now and again. This salad is great when combined with any type of meal and can also be enjoyed on its own. This recipe serves 4. Ingredients: Dressing: 1/4 cup Cashew nuts 1/8 cup Pine nuts 2 tsp Miso paste 1/4 tsp Honey 1/2 cup Water 3 tbsp Lemon