Christmas Apricots and Dates
Desserts for Bones? This is a recipe from my book Divine Vegan Desserts. Yes, there is a lot of natural sugar in the recipe, but these delicious sweet treats are also packed full of nutrients that bones love, including calcium, magnesium, protein, vitamin C and boron. To find out more about which nutrients […]
Almond and Sesame Milk
This is one of my favourite homemade plant milks. While the basic Almond Milk recipe already has many health benefits, adding sesame to the mix brings a whole lot more. Sesame seeds are very high in calcium, magnesium, zinc and selenium, making this recipe very good for your bones and for your immune system Like […]
Vegan, Gluten-Free and Raw Lime Tart
This Vegan, Gluten-Free and Raw Lime Tart is the perfect summer dessert. It is so easy to make, ideal to take to parties, delicious, healthy and everyone always loves it.
Vegan Eggnog (Sugar-free and Gluten-free)
Eggnog – the Quintessential Holiday Drink This Christmas recipe is a nog-out, it will nog your socks off and leave you nogging for more! With absolutely zero eggs involved, I guess it should really be called Negg-nog. The original eggnog originates from the British mediaeval drink posset, a hot milky, alcoholic beverage. The word “nog” may […]
Almond Milk
Almond milk has become popular, and the supermarket shelves are packed with different types. Do read the labels, as some have additives you might wish to avoid, such as sugar, sunflower oil and flavourings. My absolute favourite is home-made almond milk, and it’s so easy to make. If you want a beautiful, creamy, smooth milk, […]
Feeling Juicy
I feel as if my cells are singing. Everything becomes clear and bright and alive. It’s an immediate, refreshing hit of alertness and vibrancy. What is this wonder drug? Juice. These are some of the effects I experience, within a few seconds of gulping down a big mouthful of freshly made vegetable and fruit juice. […]
Salted Maple Walnut Brownies
I love salt and sweet together. Almost all of my desserts have at least a pinch of salt in them. It’s essential to bring out the flavour of chocolate and don’t get me started on salted caramel! I LOVE the stuff, but it’s hard to justify the quantities of butter and sugar… These caramelised walnuts […]
Blueberry Chia Smoothie
I know that blueberries are absolutely amazing (masses of antioxidants, help reduce blood glucose levels and may even help to ward off Alzheimers and dementia). So I thought if I teamed them with my other favourite superfood, chia seeds (bucketloads of Omega 3 fatty acids, protein and iron), I would be on to a nutrition-packed winner. makes […]
Wild Greens Smoothie
Wild Greens You probably know that leafy green vegetables are really, really good for you, but did you know that the same goes for many wild greens, otherwise known as weeds? Grass, dandelion, nettles, soursops and clover – as well as many other wild plants – are full of protein, vitamins and minerals, and can […]
Seed Sprinkles
How do vegans get enough protein? Many plant foods are rich in protein such as nuts, seeds, beans, sprouts, quinoa and soy products, and other foods like whole wheat, peas and green leafy vegetables all contribute significant amounts of protein to the diet. It is always worth checking how much protein you need and tallying […]