Oranges

Have an orange every evening for a vitamin C boost, the vitamin C will work well at night whilst you sleep leaving you fresh for the next morning and day ahead!

Vitamin C is the only vitamin that our body cannot store for long periods of time therefore a daily intake of citrus fruit is important and oranges are delicious :-) 

Keep a large bowl in your kitchen stocked up!

Remember - Try not to eat anything at least two hours before going to bed. Your digestive system needs to rest so your body can detox, heal and rejuvenate itself; it will also enable you to drift into a deeper more restful sleep ..zzzzz

Healthy Hummous

This is one of my favourite foods! I have it with carrot sticks or as part of a salad.

You will need:
1 tin of Chick peas
Extra virgin olive oil (Lots, add until creamy texture)
Two or three garlic cloves
Veg stock half (one small teaspoon)
Tahini (1 -2 tablespoons)
Half a juice of a lemon

Food processor (I use a Magimix).

Whizz up until smooth texture.

Yum!

Lentil bake (own recipe).

Tasty lentil bake, great if you are on a budget!

You will need:

Red lentils

Vegetable stock

Onion

Coconut oil

Tomato or tomato puree - optional, sometimes I make without tomato.

Goats cheese  - small handful of grated coats cheese, can also make without.

Ryvita, or breadcrumbs for topping

Pumpkin seeds for topping.

Melt one small teaspoon of coconut oil in a pan.

Dice onion and sauté until transparent.

Put in approx one pint jug of  dry red lentils (I never measure!)

Add a freshly chopped tomato or two – optional.

Prepare approx one and a half pints of veg stock – pour over mixture – put on lid and turn to a low heat to simmer (do not boil) leave for approx 20 – 40 mins until mixture has thickened – If too thick add some more water.

Add a little goats cheese – optional.

Pour into dish.

Sprinkle with broken ryvita or breadcrumbs, pumpkin seeds and a little goats cheese.

Put in the oven on 160 for approx 20 mins or until golden brown.

Serve with a large green salad or steamed broccoli .

Enjoy!

Fats that make you healthy...

Some of the good fats:

Avocados

Nuts (raw and unsalted)

Seeds

Olives

Olive oil (unheated)

Coconut oil 

Incorporating some of these good fats into your diet every day (along with plenty of fresh vegetables) will make a difference to your health. Fats are vital for your health and cell turnover so (unless you are detoxing) include these everyday, most of these ingredients are included in my quick and easy recipes so stay tuned...

I never count calories or limit my fat intake, as these are the foods that make me feel full and give me strong skin, hair and nails.

For recovery from cancer and degenerative diseases it has been said that avoiding ALL fats is good for recovery, I am not an expert but take a look at Gerson therapy: http://gerson.org/GersonTherapy/gersontherapy.htm.

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Granola bars (my own recipe)

You will need:

Coconut oil (find in your health shop if in the UK) - Coconut oil is fulll of nutrients and good fats, I use this instead of oil when cooking, baking or frying, it will not clog up your arteries like other heated oils. It can be used as a substitute to butter and is really delicious, 100% natural and organic.

Honey (try for a local, unheated kind, there is lots of choice but read the labels)

Oats (and a little oatmeal if you have some)


Pumpkin seeds


Raisins


Dried apricots

Place two tablespoons of coconut oil and two tablespoons of honey into a pan on a low heat, once melted turn off the heat. Add oats (and a little oatmeal if you wish) until covered but not too dry. Add seeds, raisins and apricots, stir in.

Grease a tray using a little coconut oil and pile in the mixture, pat down with a fork and bake for approx 5 mins on approx 150.

(These measurements and cooking instructions are rough guidelines as I do this recipe by instinct.)

Ideal for a quick snack, even have for breakfast or with a nice cup of tea instead of cake...
I also have a similar recipe but for a chocolate bar which I will share with you if you request!

Enjoy!

Green juice :-)