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Obsessed over cooking falafel at home...checked many recipes, have forgoten them all and started to improvise: 1 can of chickpeas (whizz them well) some onion some garlic one egg (i can't imagine how it would work without egg) parsley cumin paprika salt pepper mix them all make balls - had to use flour as it was too sticky to my hands. here it got messy get ready to fry

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Lazy late Friday...just walking around...seen these...mmmm...I'd buy some of them as were on offer...but hey....am I not able to put something together for myself? So I started with the mushroom one: buy a 400g box of myshrooms, wash them, cut the stalks (think u need to truen them on both sides to cook). Pan, 3 garlic cloves sliced, oil, fry them for a few seconds, add the

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step 1 Buy some nice pork (on offer) step 2 sprinkle sea salt, black pepper and ginger (no idea if it goes with pork...but i have it in the cupboard) step 3 leave it there for 20-30 mins, turn it over, sprinkle again then add some water and olive oil on top step 4 make sure the oven is hot, leave it there on 200-225 degrees until brown-ish step 5 turn the steak on the other side and

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Lately I can't be bothered with recipes. I'm bored on keeping an eye on quantities and sequences...so I have decided to improvise. There are just a few cooking methods in the end, and those who invented any recipe were just experimenting themselves, right? So why not me experimenting too? You can always add to any food some more salt , or sugar, and make it edible... I have

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According to Smith (2008), when you dont have enough calcium in your diet (via diary and dark leafy greens mainly) then, your body starts conserving it. Here is the mechanism: not enough dietary calcium, body produces higher levels of a hormone called calcitriol, which triggers an increased production of fat; as a result all the fat cells get bigger and ready to store more fat Enough

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The immune system is body's natural defence mechanism, that protects it from infections and against the damage from free radicals (a normal by-product of energy production and metabolism in general). The immune system needs certain components brought in through food ( vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants) to fight enemy viruses, bacteria or free radicals and neutralize them. What

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Potassium in avocados relieves fatigue, depression and poor digestion. It contains vitamin A, B, C and E which make it an anti-cancer food. Contains monounsaturated oil. It stimulates production of collagen. Good for circulation, skin and fertility.

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What do you find in humble oats? Protein, polyunsaturated fats, B vitamins, calcium, potassium, magnesium, silicon and vitamin E. Soothing to the digestive tract, they are easily digested, being one of the best low-GL food ever, helps in regulating sugar metabolism, so supergreat for diabetics. It will fight your depression, will reduce your cholesterol - about 20% if you go with a daily bowl of

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Research has proven: garlic reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, stops blood from clotting and improves circulation (maybe that's why vampires dislike it, huh?). Galic is a powerful antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-cancer, helps in relieving chest infections and stomach bugs (if any). How much? Minimum a clove each day.

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In European herbal medicine celery is used for arthritis and rheumatism problems - when joints, muscles and tendons are sore, swollen, stiff. Celery seeds contain a volatile oil which stimulates the clearance of waste products by the kidney - especioally the elimination of urates that often cause inflamation and stiffness of muscular-skeletal system. Celery seeds are traditionally used to

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Carrots are very rich in betacarotene - one supplies enough for a day. Anti-cancer properties, especially of the bowel. Pureed helps for infant diarrhoea, when juiced, it helps with liver problems. It contains vitamins C and E, which ease circulatory disease, chest infections and skin and eye problems. Eat lightly cooked carrots two or three times a week.

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Cabbage contains iron, chlorophyll, vitamin C, sulphur compounds and healing mucilaginous substances. Powerfully anti-cancer, vital for anaemia, stomach inflammation and ulcers. Cabbage protects against stress, infection and heart disease. Best eaten slightly steamed

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Vitamin pills are not a substitute for superfoods.

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The vitamins, minerals and vitamins from raw food can be better used by body in metabolic processes than the equivalent sinthetic ones (in the form of pills). Apples with their content of pectin help in eliminating the heavy metals found in polluted environments. Pectin and vitamin C in apples reduce cholesterol. Malic and tartaric acids relieve indigestion and break down fats. Two apples a day

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Lots of things in a banana: potassium, zinc, iron, folic acid, calcium, vitamin B6, fibres. Good for digestion and menstrual difficulties; athletes love it. Good for young and old. With apples, rice and dry toast it makes up the BRAT diet, the ideal treatment for sickness and diarrhoea.

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Raw onions protect the circulatory system and act as powerful antibiotic. Good for chest, stomach and urinary infections. Have diuretic activity which help with arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Research shows that half of raw onion a day raises the amount of good fats in the blood by 30%.

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The best source of the essential fatty acids, those you need to produce new healthy efficient cells of all types. These essential fatty acids are badly needed during pregnancy, breastfeeding if you really want your children's brain to develop properly. When you get older you dont stop eating oily fish, because the essential fatty acids maintain brain function, and help in treating dyslexia, or

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150g baby spinach leaves 2 yellow peppers, seeded and cut into strips Reserve a couple of strips of pepper; feed the spinach and peppers through juicer Pour into glasses and serve with the reserved sticks of pepper. to get a creamy spinach and pepper punch add 125 ml of natural yoghurtl

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115g strawberries 1 tablespoon fine oatmeal 1 teaspoon honey  - if 4 tablespoons yoghurt Put the oatmeal in blender, add 125 ml of boiling water. Leave it for 10 mins Put all other ingredients, and blend until smooth. You can replace strawberries with a banana, but you get a high GL

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1 banana peeled 50g blueberries 225ml natural plain yoghurt Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth Pour into glasses and serve

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 for 2 glasses 2 large carrots, trimmed 2 apples cut into wedges Feed the carrots and apples through a juicer Pour into glasses and serve i dont have a juicer and anyway i wouldnt drink juice only...so i got a carrot and apple smoothie...i added some water....i guess it would go better with some milk....and great with some yoghurt...i'll try them next time...

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1 red pepper, sedded cut into strips 1 yellow pepper, the same few spinach leaves 2 carrots trimmed 3 sticks celery 1/4 cucumber, peeled Feed the vegetables in the order losted through a juicer Pour over ice in a glass If you want a sweet veg juice, add 1 peeled, cored and seeded apple.

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Therer we have - juices and smoothies A juice contains only the juice of the fruit, a smoothie contains the whole fruit. From the low GL point of view, we should always choose smoothies: they contain fibre and this makes them much lower in GL than the plain juice. How much? Juice For one glass (225ml): 4-5 apples; 3-4 oranges/half pineapple; 4-6 medium tomatoes; 5-6 large carrots; 2

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While at Sainsbury doing my fud shopping, I had a flash...'I'd have some fish tonight'. And here I go to the frozens...as I like to buy more and keep them in the freezer...while browsing, I get hit by another flash....why should I buy frozen and not fresh? ok, it might be a little more expensive...but I'm not going to buy for a whole battalion... So here I go now to the fresh fish counter...

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I got drunk today Life's got no meaning and no purpose We fool ourselves that is otherwise But its not How not to hate yourself when youre too lucid and stupid social conditioning cant fool u anymore? Not easy Nut tonight I found the solution Put on ur most depressing favorite song And start exercising on it Tqo palys of the song later u are back Not to fool urself that life has any

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Its not a Low-GL, but its as healthy as possible 250g wholemeal flour 6 eggs 250g brown sugar some baking powder - half a teaspoon 2 tablespoons oil preheat the oven start by separating the white and yolk of the eggs. whisk the whites with a little vanilla essence (or rum, or any aroma you like)until they are stiff. Add the sugar, whisking again until the foam doesnt fall down from the whisk.

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serves 2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 325g firm squash, such as butternut, peeled, deseeded and coarsely grated 100g feta cheese, crumbled Heat the oil in a small non-stick frying pan, add the onion and caraway seeds and cook until the onion is softened and golden.Add the ginger and grated squash and

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serves 2 4 sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and quartered 8 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon anchovy essence (or anchovy paste) freshly ground black pepper Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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serves 2 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed freshly ground black pepper Combine all the ingredients in a bowl .

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serves 2 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon mustard 1 garlic clove, crushed and finely chopped freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

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serves 2 200g root vegetables, coarsely grated (sweet potatoes, swedes or parsnips, celeriac and carrot) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds 30g walnut pieces 25g raisins 100g hard goat's cheese, cubed sesame oil, to drizzle 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander Place the grated vegetables in a large bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan and when hot add the black mustard

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serves 2 4 medium leeks 4 tablespoons red pesto 75g tofu juice of 1/2 lemon 125-150ml vegetable stock freshly ground black pepper 30g hard goat's cheese or other hard cheese, finely grated Trim and wash the leeks and slice each one in half vertically. Place in a steamer or a lidded colander over a saucepan of boiling water and steam for about 10-15 minutes, until soft. Meanwhile, mix the

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serves 2 1 heaped teaspoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 250g fresh spinach, washed and coarsely shredded 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 2 pancake wraps Heat a wok or frying pan, put in the sesame seeds and dry-roast gently until golden. Set the sesame seeds aside in a small bowl. Heat the olive oil in the pan, add the onion and

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serves 2 2 tablespoon olive oil 250g mixed wild mushrooms 6 sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, cut in strips zest of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley freshly ground black pepper 2 pancake wraps 2 handful mixed salad leaves walnut oil, to drizzle 2 slices Parma ham, cut into strips 1 tablespoon lemon juice Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the mushrooms, tomatoes and lemon zest

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100g buckwheat flour 1 large egg 300 ml liquid, (150 ml milk, 150 ml water, or all water) freshly ground black pepper Pour the flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and break the egg. Using a whisk, gradually add the liquid, whisking well, until the mixture has the consistency of thin cream. Depending on the size of the egg, you may need a little more or less fluid than the quantity

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serves 2 150g puy lentils 300ml vegetable stock 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion finely sliced 1 garlic clove chopped 1x225g can chopped tomatoes 1 heaped teaspoon tomato puree 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs juice of 1/2 lemon Place the lentils in a heavy-based saucepan and pour in enough vegetable stock to cover them well. Bring to the boil, cover the pan , reduce the heat and simmer for about

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1x recipe quantity quick tomato sauce 300ml vegetable stock 1 tablespoon live natural yoghurt fresh basil, to garnish Put the quick tomato sauce and stock in a blender and blend to make a soup. Pour into a saucepan and heat to simmering point. Divide between two bowls and put a swirl of yoghurt on top of each. Serve garnished with the basil. Serve soup with wholemeal bread. Add some pulses,

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2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 garlic clove finely chopped 1x200 can chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon tomato puree freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, coriander or basil Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook gently for about 5 minutes, until softened but not coloured. add the

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serves 2 250ml vegetable stock 125g quinoa (or bulgar wheat or couscous) 2 eggs hard boiled 1 avocado 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced 100g small firm mushrooms (white , brown, or exotic) wiped and sliced 1 medium yellow pepper, cored, deseeded and cut into strips 6 black olives, pitted freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander olive oil

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serves 2 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing 1 slice wholegrain or rye bread, crumbed 1xapprox 225g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 garlic clove crushed 1 tablespoon lemon juice pinch cayenne or chilli pepper freshly ground black pepper 350-400 firm white fish fillets, such as cod, haddock, or orange roughly Preheat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4. Lightly oil

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serves 2 1 skinless, boned chicken breast (approx. 125g) sliced with the grain of the meat to make 4 equal sized pieces 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 small leeks (150g) finely sliced 125g carrots, grated or cut into julienne strips 2 sticks celery, halved and finely sliced lenghtways 3 spring onions, finely sliced lenghtways 1 plump lemon grass stem, finely sliced 4 spring fresh thyme 200ml

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serves 2 250ml vegetable stock 100g quinoa 2 beefsteak or other large tomatoes freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice grated zest of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 tablespoon shopped fresh coriander 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Heat the stock in a heavy-based saucepan, add the quinoa, stir and simmer for

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serves 2 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1x 400g can Puy lentils (or green lentils) drained and rinsed 3 teaspoons bouillon powder 1 star anis 1.25 litres water 250g spinach finely shredded 3 tablespoons lemon juice greshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons live natural yoghurt Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan, add the onion and garlic and cook until

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1/2 avocado, stoned, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger 2 tablespoons live natural yoghurt 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mash well with a fork. Top with some pine nuts for a little additional protein.

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 1x approx 250g jar mixed peppers 1x approx 250g jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil 5 tablespoons olive oil juice of 1/2 lemon freshly ground black pepper Drain the peppers and sun-dried tomatoes and put them in a blender. Add the oil and lemon juice and blend until the mixture is thick but not too smooth. Scrape into a bowl, add black pepper to taste.

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1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 tablespoons pepper and sun-dried tomato sauce 100ml water 1 x approx 400g can butter beans, drain and rinsed Heat the oil in a small, heavy -based saucepan. Add the garlic and cook for a minute or two to release its flavour. Add the pepper sauce and water then the beans. Increase the temperature and simmer the ingredients for about 5 minutes,

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1 small jar (approx. 250g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped 125g pine nuts 150ml olive oil juice of 1/2 lemon 1 garlic clove freshly ground black pepper leaves from a small bunch parsley Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until fairly smooth Serve them with crudites or as topping for rice cakes or crackers...i would go with oatcakes too. Can keep it

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150g frozen peas, thawed 1cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated 2 tablespoons olive oil juice of 1/2 orange grated zest of 1/2 orange grated zest of 1/2 lemon 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 60g tofu 5 teaspoons green tapenade juice of 1/2 lemon freshly ground black pepper live natural yoghurt (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Put the peas,

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2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion (60g) very finely chopped 50g tofu very finely chopped 150g well-flavoured mushrooms, such as brown mushrooms, fiels mushrooms, exotic mushrooms, or a mixture 2 rounded teaspoons black olive tapenade juice of 1/2 lemon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon snipped chives Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan, add the onion and cook until the onion is

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The recipe is based on green olives, but black olives can be used if that's what you have available. 150g green (black) olives, pitted and finely chopped 6-7 anchovy fillets, rinsed and dried scant tablespoon capers olive oil lemon juice Put the olives, anchovies and capers ina bowl and mash them well together. Add a dash of olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice to taste. Store in the fridge

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Makes approx. 1.5 litres 2 potatoes or 1 parsnip, roughly chopped 2 carrots roughly chopped 1 large onion, quartered 1 stick celery, roughly chopped 1 garlic bulb, unpeeled (optional) 1 bay leaf large spring fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme large spring parsley 6-8 black peppercorns 2 litres water Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce teh

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1x 400g can butter beans, drained and rinsed 300ml vegetable stock 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 heaped teaspoon Dijon mustard 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley freshly ground black pepper Put the beans in a heavy-based saucepan and pour in enough vegetable stock to cover. Bring to the boil, cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the beans have softened. Drain,

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1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion (aprox. 200g) finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon chilli paste 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1x400g can red lentils, drained and rinsed 300ml vegetable stock 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander freshly ground pepper Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based

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The mashes are to be spread on rice-cakes, oatcakes or rye bread, for great wholesome snacks.

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200g sweet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves in their skins, tips chopped off 75g soft goat's cheese, roughly cubed lemon juice, to taste freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander Preheat the oven to 350C/gas mark 4 Put the chopped sweet potato in a baking dish with the olive oils and garlic cloves. Cover the dish and put

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Slow cooked omelette - breakfast Add a raw veg salad - and you have a main meal. serves 2 1 tablespoon olive oil 75g brown mushrooms, sliced 4 eggs 2 tablespoons live natural yoghurt freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 medium tomatoes, chopped Heat the olive oil in an omelette pan, add the mushrooms and soften over a gentle heat. Break the eggs into a bowl, beat them

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serves 2 75g millet flakes (or barley flakes or buckwheat flakes) 300 ml water 4 tablespoons live natural yoghurt 1 large crunchy apple, cored but not peeled, and sliced or grated 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds Place the millet flakes and water in a small saucepan, mix together and bring to boiling point. Quickly reduce to a simmer and cook the mixture gently for 5-10 minutes until all the water

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serves 2 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tomatoes roughly chopped 4 eggs lightly beaten 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley freshly ground black pepper 2 slices rye bread  toasted and thinly spread with butter Heat the oil in an omelette pan Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until softened, remove them ans set them aside on a plate Pour the eggs into the same pan and stir until soft curds form.

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Ideas for morning serves 2 300ml live natural yoghurt 2 tablespoons jumbo oats, toasted 4 tablespoons mixed seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, poppy) 2 tablespoons soft fruit - blueberries, raspberries, blackberries divide the ingredients between 2 bowls, putting the yoghurt in first and the soft fruit last, on top. toasted oats: spread them thinly on a baking tray, put them at the top of a

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I am not sure why they call the superfoods...as when they describe what the super-foods do is only a normal thing for health ... i thought that calling them 'food' would be enough...anyway... I have here a little booklet  (Esme Floyd,1) and there are some interesting facts from the superfoods chapter: Garlic  what: reduces the risk of stomach and colon can  helps lowering blood cholesterol

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If you want to keep it low GL, my friend, then no fizzy drinks, no caffeinne, no red bulls or similar things that give you wings...nothing, nada - only plain water or drinks that result by mixing the water with plant parts. So we talk about teas, yep, the herbal ones. Rooibos is the king, but chamomile and mint come close. But if you want some strong antioxidants,   great detox stimulent for

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I was much too lazy this morning, so i left home without preparing my lunch box. The hungers understands nothing about my lazyness, so I have to find a solution...and very quick....when I'm hungry I'm a beast. A visit to our neighbours - Sainsbury's  - gives me a few options - some sandwiches, wrapps, salads...I usually go for them....mmm not today. I want to see if I can make something

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Only today I've discovered some new product from Ryvita - crispbread It's called Fruit Crunch, wholegrain rye with currants and seeds, according to the label It's sweet and it goes as a charm with a hot tea...smashing, believe me you Go the the nearest shop and get some! Lovely stuff

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Yes, eggs..the best ...good protein, good cholesterol, supertaste. For a quick omelet you need 2 large eggs  - MUST be at least free range...if not organic... What do you need for it? first of all - no more than 3 minutes...then  some butter 2 eggs - i was very hungry so i used 3 :-) a pepper - i had a yellow one - for crunchyness and some fibres too freshly ground black pepper  - and for

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Omega 3's...you need them a lot for cells membranes, and brain especially needs these type of essential fatty acids...yeah...you need them...I need them too :-) My tuna pate takes no more than 3,2 minutes to prepare it....and this only if you are as lazy as I am. 1 can of tuna - prefer the one in water, I dont like the oily ones about 3 tablespoons of sweetcorn  - canned ok about 2 teaspoons [

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For one  - a very hungry one 100 gr turkey breast - at least, cut in cubes and let in a bowl covered in light soya sauce (comes with less salt)                                   for minimum 10 minutes 2 peppers - different colours, cut in medium stripes, so it stays crunchy in the middle after's fried 1 onion - cut julien 1 carrot grated 5 brussel sprouts cut in 4 and boiled no more than 2

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