A green smoothie is a meal in itself and can be as nourishing as you like. Raw kale can be very abrasive on the digestive tract, causing bloating and discomfort. It's best to steam or blanch kale leaves for a smoothie. Refresh with cool water and pure with ice. For sensitive tummies, use lettuce or parsley instead of kale. … [Read more...] about Sammy’s Supergreen Smoothie
Alkalising
How to make kelp noodle salad with seaweed
Seaweed has long been an essential part of the Japanese diet and noted for its healing properties in the East since 3000 BC, now modern cuisine has begun to embrace mineral rich marine algae with abundance. Seaweed, also known as sea vegetables, are predominantly edible with varieties that include wrack, kelp, laver (nori), sea lettuce and dulse. They possess a highly concentrated source of nutrients, including high protein and iron content, with high levels of manganese, potassium, phosphorous, … [Read more...] about How to make kelp noodle salad with seaweed
Salad of turkey, berries and cranberry gomasio
Here’s a fancy festive salad to make the most of leftovers from Christmas day or as a beautifully healthy alternative to the traditional roast bird. This recipe will work well with berries, cherries, nectarine or mango. Extract from The Healing Feeling by Samantha Gowing - Shop Here … [Read more...] about Salad of turkey, berries and cranberry gomasio
How to cook coral trout
You know, if I had a dollar for every person that told me they were scared of cooking fish, I’d be richer than King Neptune. What I have learned over the years is that less is best when it comes to cooking fish, as most requires minimal accompaniments when cooking. A rub of garlic, a handful of herbs or a sprinkle of really good oil. Coral trout, typically line caught in the Great Barrier Reef, is a favourite with the Chinese community who love it for its sweet, slightly meaty flesh that … [Read more...] about How to cook coral trout
Lymphatic Tisane
A tisane is a herbal infusion usually consisting of leaves and flowers, steeped for a few minutes so as to release the essential oils. I have created this fragrant, subtle blend of lymphagogues, to help clear my lymphatic system after enjoying energising spring liquid cleanse of juices, smoothies and vegetable broths. I have noticed during my mini 3 day cleanse that the lymph nodes around the hairline at the back of my neck and under my ears were inflamed, so each ingredient has been carefully … [Read more...] about Lymphatic Tisane
Raw Brussels sprouts slaw with prune dressing
This is my version of a healthy recipe from Melbourne chef Andrew McConnell. Originally served with corned duck at his former restaurant called Moon Under Water in the Builders Arms Hotel, in the inner city suburb of Fitzroy. Andrew’s contribution to the Australian hospitality industry spans 30 years and his current restaurants include Cumulus Inc., Cutler & Co., Marion, Supernormal, Supernormal Canteen, Meatsmith Specialty Butcher,and Gimlet at Cavendish House which opened in 2020 in the … [Read more...] about Raw Brussels sprouts slaw with prune dressing
Why is seaweed healthy?
Why is seaweed healthy? Did you know that by adding seaweed to legumes while they are cooking helps to soften them and also helps to detoxify them? For improved flavour and digestion, more nutrients, and faster cooking, place soaked kombu or kelp seaweed in the bottom of the pot. Add 1 part seaweed to 6 or more parts legumes. Use seaweed soak water to cook grains and vegetables. In 2010 I was lucky enough to train with Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods who declares that sea … [Read more...] about Why is seaweed healthy?
How to cook with beet leaves
People always ask me can you eat beet leaves? Happily, yes! This recipe is inspired by one of Nigella’s from her important book How to Eat. I have reworked it a little, but you can use parsley instead of sprouts if you like. Here's a simple recipe about how to cook with beet leaves. I’ve been celebrating beets for years, especially the stems and leaves, which make a very restorative Beet Top Tea - a proven hangover tonic! How to cook with beet leaves 1 bunch beetroot with stems and leaves … [Read more...] about How to cook with beet leaves
Wheat grass Beetini
This nutritious tonic has cleansing and rejuvenating properties. The medicinal use of grasses and chlorophyll date back to the Bible and have been used widely ever since. Grass poultices have been used for their cooling properties to treat inflammation, burns, itchiness and eyestrain. Nutritionally, wheat grass possesses high protein levels similar to most meats, and also has traces of vitamin B12. Beets have strong detoxifying properties as they are high in chlorine which assists in the … [Read more...] about Wheat grass Beetini
How to cook with quinoa
Quinoa is native to the Andean region of South America where it is the principal food of the area. Often considered a grain, it is actually a seed that is celebrated for its high levels of protein and vitamins B & E and iron. It's an instant alkaliser! Read through the recipe for and discover the tea towel method I learnt when I was working at Minami Japanese restaurant in South Yarra in 1985 as this is how Japanese chefs complete the absorption method for rice - and I have never looked … [Read more...] about How to cook with quinoa
Gowings Turmeric Tonic
[dt_sc_button link="http://foodhealthwealth.com/product/the-healing-feeling-ebook" size="small" bgcolor="#dd3333" align="left" target="_blank"]Buy The eBook[/dt_sc_button] … [Read more...] about Gowings Turmeric Tonic