Archives for July 2015

This recipe has become my new favourite, I’m devouring it on everything – quinoa salad, as a sauce on my rib eye steak! Full of nourishing fats, it’s quite rich so go sparingly but by making a jar, you can store it in your fridge and by adding some fermented sauerkraut juice it will keep for several weeks (the luscious pink colour comes from my signature purple kraut).

Olive Oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, renowned for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is also a great source of Vitamin E which improves the health of your skin.  Not all olive oils are created equal, to receive the health benefits of olive oil purchase extra virgin, this signifies it has been cold-pressed without heating thus preserving the goodness of the olives.

I have used an essential oil in this recipe but please note you must use a 100% pure essential oil, a therapeutic grade oil that contains the plant and nothing else.  These are not the same as the ones that you purchase in health food shops which may claim they are 100% natural but will likely contain synthetic ingredients and are unsafe to consume.  For more details on how to source essential oils that are completely safe for cooking please contact me on vanessa@blog.thelifesutra.com

Lemongrass oil is used for promoting healthy digestion and detoxifying the body. In a very concentrated form, you will only need 2 drops of the this very special oil to provide a beautifully aromatic dressing.

Alternatively,  if you don’t have essential oils use a squeeze of lime juice in your dressing instead.

 

 

* Only essential oils certified as safe to be used internally can be used in recipes so if in doubt please use lime juice.

 

This is what I make with my leftover roast chicken, alternatively you can use some chicken thighs which have the nutritious darker meat.  Many people opt for the chicken breast thinking they are going for the lower fat healthier option but did you know that the brown muscle meat contains large quantities of iron, zinc and B vitamins used for cell metabolism and are therefore key to sustaining energy levels.  The muscle meat also contains higher amounts of saturated fat which have been vindicated from health risks so you can enjoy the inexpensive tastier cuts of meat.

I love coronation chicken, hands down it is one my favorite salad side dishes, it’s also perfect for a crispy jacket potato too – simple healthy whole-food nutrition.