Spring time Healthy Smoothie recipe and the health benefits of each ingredient.

So been drinking these bad boys for a while now.  So I thought I'd share up a wee recipe.

Ginger, Turmeric, Coriander, Kale,  Cucumber, Mango and Coconut Water.   Blitz in my Nutri Bullet until smooth.   Absolutely tastes divine.

The Ginger and the Turmeric are a natural anti inflammatory so that's helping with my arthritis in my knees.  

Coriander is a dense rich antioxidant herb which lowers blood sugar, reduces blood pressure,  improves gut health.  It's high in vitamin A, B and K which supports immunity and skin health.  

Kale is a calorie cruciferous vegetable packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with potent antioxidants, fiber, and minerals like calcium and potassium. It supports heart health, aids in cancer prevention, boosts immunity, promotes eye health, and helps with digestion and bone strength.

Cucumbers, which are over 95% water, primarily hydrate the body, aid in digestion, and provide essential nutrients like Vitamin K. They support weight management due to low calories, promote skin health, help regulate blood sugar, and offer antioxidant protection.

Mangoes are nutrient-dense fruits that boost immunity, improve digestion, and support heart and skin health due to high levels of vitamins A and C, antioxidants like mangiferin, and dietary fiber. They act as a, healthy energy source to aid digestion and provide potassium to help regulate blood pressure.

Ginger is a powerful natural remedy that primarily aids digestion, reduces nausea, and fights inflammation throughout the body. Its active compound, gingerol, provides antioxidant benefits that protect cells from damage and may improve heart health by managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

 Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful compound known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which help reduce joint pain, improve heart health, and potentially lower the risk of chronic diseases. It aids digestion, helps manage metabolic syndrome, and is commonly used to ease arthritis symptoms and support overall immunity.

Coconut water is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie natural beverage that provides excellent hydration, essential electrolytes (potassium, sodium, magnesium), and potential cardiovascular benefits. It supports kidney health, aids digestion, and serves as a natural alternative to sugary sports drinks, with approximately 45–60 calories per 8-ounce serving.

Honey acts as a natural antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent, offering therapeutic benefits like soothing coughs, aiding wound healing, and improving heart health. It serves as a healthier alternative to refined sugar, providing trace minerals and enzymes while helping regulate blood sugar and improving gut health.

So all in my smoothies a packed with good juju for the body and soul.  I have noticed some improvements so far.   In a couple
uple weeks I'm going to switch it up a bit.  So I'll blog more then....

Thanks if you read this far I hope it helps.

For some reason I can't get the photos to go the right way up.  Sorry guys.  If anyone knows how to fix that please let me know....

Chia fruit smoothie

It's Ironic that we drink our healthy smoothies out a tennants glass.... 

A whole yummy pineapple chopped
Frozen cherrys
1 banana chopped
500ml of Koko coconut milk
A decent serving of chia seeds
And a squirt if Algave Natural sweetner

Delish serves two pints, and along side a we had some cashew nuts, Almond nuts, Yogurt Coated Raisins

An that's oor lunch absolutely tasty :)

Pasta Bean Salad =)

I made a red pasta salad today which can be eaten cold or hot.  The plan is that I serve hot this evening and then tomorrow lunch time I can serve cold on the side of some leafy salad.  My Red Pasta salad turned out to be a hit with My Daughter and Husband so I'm very happy with this quick throw together.

Bring Pasta of your choice to boil drain and rinse under cold tap...  Helps prevent pasta sticking.

Mix in some red pesto ad sour cream
Grate some cheese in if you like but not to much.
Add a tin of mixed bean salad 

Mix all together and serve with salad on the side...

Deelish and nice an easy to make... Enjoy 💜

Summer Soup for supper

So I had this bag of cabbage melody that I'd bought intending to make stir fry with.  I changed my mind when I realised I have a cupboard full of lentils. So summer soup it became...

I got experimental with some ingredients in my cupboard adding Worcestershire sauce an some crushed mustard seeds along with my vegetable stock cubes and mixed herbs.... 

So I threw all this in my pot of water to bring to the boil then simmer....  I chose to blend this as my 9 year old daughter is more likely to eat it if it looks less complicated... 

1 bag cabbage melody
1 wad of frozen chopped onions
Freshly chopped spring onions
2 chopped celery stalks
And some lentils. .

I just sprinkled a small amount as I did not want to make my soup too thick...

Soup so simple a dish yet so satisfying not matter what time of year.... Filled with so many nutrients, warm and comforting to an aching tired soul... 

Lettuce

Growing lettuces in the garden means I have an abundance maybe even too much for just making salad.  So I decided to fire it in my juice as I like to do that with my romaine lettuce... 

Learning about the white liquid that comes out of the leaves when it's picked can help you sleep at night and also there are many other benifits I realised juicing the stuff is the perfect way to get the most out of my.lettuce patch without to much waste...  Of course any waste I have will go into my compost heaps which will go into my soil when ready next year... 

So my juice today is the first in a while... I did use honey to sweeten this and gradually ween off of that...

So my recipe today was :

1 cucumber
1/2 a lemon
7 oranges
4 apples
A wad of the various lettuces I'm growing
And a Wad of spinach....

Mix in some honey for sweetnes if you've got a sweet tooth like I do... 

I just these as I needed to use em up quick as we are off to stay with family for a few days... 

Anyhoo this  is my first juice in a while I'll be on here again soon with plenty more recipes an info as I've got Red Russian kale, Mixed Brassica and Rainbow chard growing... I also have some french beans and Scarlet beans on the grow but I haven't had much success with them this year. 

New garden with new challenges aka alot more pests and open to heavy winds... Still its a major step up from my smaller garden I used to have...  

Banana and Blueberry Green Smoothy

Banana
Blueberries
Spinach
Coconut Water
Honey
Greek Yogurt

First blend the handful of spinach with coconut water.
Then add the honey, yogurt and banana blend. The  add berrys  and a touch of mixed spices powder.  Blitz until smooth. Drink Staight away.  Because I used frozen berrys and spinach the smoothy was nice and cold.

Right now most of my smoothies have had banana in them which I love but as I do more I will start using other ingredients and I hope to have some juice recipes coming up asap.

Home Made Savoury Rice

Hi there so today I tried out making my own savoury rice.

Feeds two:

1x cup of brown rice boiled for 35mins

1x chopped Onion cut to your preference

1x handfull of Kale (fresh or frozen)

Garlic Granuals or fresh Garlic Cloves.

1x cup of peas (fresh or Frozen)

1x carrot cut small or chunky.

So boil the rice for 35 mins or so, 10 mins before its finished crumble a stoxk cube of your choice and stir into it.  

I used brown rice as its healthier and has a slower release of energy which sustains you for longer.  Its optional on what rice you would like to use. 

Whilst the rice is doing its thing, pop on the carrots and peas on the hob to blanch. Whilst the veggys are boiling,  Using Olive oil  fry the onion untill soft add the kale and some of the garlic.   Once the kale looks slightly cooked take it off the heat abd wait for the veggys to blanch.  

Once the peas and carrots are blanched and drained add them to your fry mixture add a knob of butter, the rest of the garlic and crumble a stock cube over it.  Give it a 5min fry or so to coat all the mixture in the flavours.  

Once the rice is cooked and drained mix everything together in a large bowl, voila you have savoury rice. 

Let me know what you guys think?  Also play around with this and do your own thing thats what I did. 

Its a nice quick half hour concotion with many options and varietys that can be encorporated into this.  All very affordable too....