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This tasty salad can be eaten alone, or served with some marinated and griddled tofu for more bulk. You can experiment using other vegetables, the ingredients are entirely up to you! With such a huge selection of vegetables and salad items, you can be sure of getting a vitamin packed meal, as well as the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric. Ingredients: Serves:  6-8 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 2tbsp of fresh or dry curry leaves 1½tsp fenugreek seeds 1½tsp mustard seeds Heaped tbsp rapeseed oil 1 large fennel bulb, finely sliced (use a mandolin if you have one) 2...

A tasty and wholesome soup, particularly good for the autumn and winter months when it’s cold – come home to a bowl of this delicious soup and your spirits will soon be lifted! Pumpkin can help towards weight loss and has lower calorific value than most members of the squash family. It is also good for your heart, skin and eye health. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, just like the carrots we use in this recipe, both pumpkin and carrot will assist you in keeping healthy and boost your immune system. The magical spice turmeric will aid digestion, and if you...

This breakfast is a powerhouse of nutrients and a good start to your busy day. Kale, designated as a ‘superfood’, full of Vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron (more per ounce than beef!) and a huge amount of antioxidant properties to fight off life-threatening diseases, as well as the common ailments. Turmeric is a ‘digestive wonder’ and also assists in reducing pain and as an anti-inflammatory. Kale and turmeric together benefit your body as they are an excellent combination of vitamins and minerals. You can eat this delicious meal for breakfast, brunch or as a light supper. Ingredients: Serves:  2 Preparation Time: 5...

This curry has a combination of spice and sweetness, so it is ideal for a warming lunch or supper dish, and a great dish to share with friends and family. Ginger and turmeric have strong antioxidant properties to ward off infection, and are both perfect to aid digestion. The addition of coconut milk sweetens the dish and cuts through the heat of the chili, whilst still maintaining the warmth and light spiciness of the curry. The green beans and nuts add protein, omega 3 fatty acids and a selection of vitamins to keep you healthy. Above all, it tastes really good! Serve with some naan bread and...

When we compare the food we eat today with the food people ate some 2000 or more years ago, we can notice a huge difference. People back then ate healthy whole foods and prepared their dishes slowly, with passion and with patience. Who says that we cannot have a pinch of that ancient wisdom in our post-industrial era? A good thing about today’s world is that all the healthy ingredients are available in most towns and cities.We can easily find foods which might be exotic for our area, or maybe are out of season. To prepare this healthy bowl of...