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 […]
Vegan Buddha Bowls (Nourish Bowls) for Healthy Bones
What are Buddha Bowls? These bowls full of delicious healthy ingredients have become popular in recent years, but why do we call them Buddha bowls? Some say that the name derives from the Buddha carrying around a bowl to receive offerings of food from people throughout the day. The name also indicates that […]
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.
Extraordinarily Simple Dahl
Dahl is a high protein, high fibre, low fat nutritious and tasty meal. Just one serve of this dahl provides 26% of your daily fibre and 17% of your daily iron. This is a super simple dahl for an easy lunch or dinner. You can add any steamed veggies, or have with a side salad.
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 […]
Roast Autumn Vegetable and Chana Dal Stew
The season of autumn, with its winds and changeability, can aggravate vata dosha creating feelings of stress, worry and anxiousness. This nourishing stew combines a variety of orange root vegetables, with chana dal*, healing spices and smoky vegan sausage in a deeply grounding dish, which makes you feel like you’ve been wrapped in a great […]
Ginger & Turmeric Tea
Makes 3-4 servings. Ginger and turmeric tea is great for stimulating the digestion. It is also good for the immune system, helping to ward off colds and flu. Holding a warm cup of ginger and turmeric tea is also a very good hand-warmer in winter months! This is best made with fresh ginger and fresh […]
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
I imagine, like most other people, that you are celebrating the holidays a bit differently this year? If you can’t get out to the shops, if there are no parties, if you aren’t hosting/attending a large family gathering and if you are beginning to feel just a teeny bit depressed about the whole idea of the holiday season […]
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, […]
