6 Main Ingredients – Makes 8 Traditional Size Roti 450g Plain Flour 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder A Pinch of Salt 1 Cup of Water (approx 237mls) 35g Butter And A Little Oil (for cooking)
Luteolin and Triple Negative Breast Cancer
What Are Plant Flavonoids? Dietary flavonoids are beneficial natural plant chemicals found in many foods and drinks of plant origin. There are many different types or subgroups of plant flavonoids, with a wide range of biological activity and effects. Classes of Flavonoids:
Methionine and Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Disclaimer: This post is for information purposes only and to raise awareness of areas of research in nutrition and triple negative breast cancer. It is not intended as dietary advice, recommendations or suggestions. Changes to dietary intake and avoidance of foods without appropriate clinical assessment, guidance and monitoring can lead to unwanted nutritional deficiencies that…
How much protein do we really need?
Protein has steadily become one of the most popular nutrients of the past decade and longer. But how much protein do we really need – and why? How much can we obtain from natural food sources? My follow-up post will cover protein needs predominantly in plant-based diets, but for now I will start by exploring the…
Blueberries & Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Blueberries are distinctive for their deep bright colour, and have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Phytochemicals in blueberries have a range of anti-cancer properties and there is evidence to suggest that blueberries anticancer properties are of particular importance in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week
So last week (14th – 20th May) was Mental Health Awareness Week and National Vegetarian Week in the UK! It was a very busy week with some really insightful talks and the opportunity to meet and reconnect with some lovely people! Following on from those events, I thought I’d write a short post on 5…
Which Fruits Are Highest In Vitamin C?
Hi everyone! If you read my previous blog post on fruits, you’ll know that strawberries and raspberries contain a lot less sugar per 100g in comparison to all other fruits. Strawberries are also a fantastic source of the antioxidant Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) – found in fruits, vegetables and potatoes. Fruits with Highest Vitamin C…
Amino Acids and Protein – A Closer Look
What are Amino Acids? Amino acids are the essential building blocks of proteins. When we eat protein-containing foods, it is essentially the amino acids and sufficient nitrogen that we are looking to obtain. For this reason – and particularly for anyone following a predominantly plant-based diet – it’s a good idea to have some knowledge and…
Thai Green Coconut Curry (Vegan)
Hello friends! Happy Easter weekend! Yesterday, I decided to make Thai vegan coconut curry! I always get excited about making coconut curry! This dish combines all of my favourite ingredients – baby sweetcorn, mange tout, mushrooms, brightly coloured sweet peppers and green chilli! Throw in a little Thai green paste with the chilli to infuse…
How to break free from dieting – for good!
If you’ve been following my blog over the years, you’ll know that I’m passionate about supporting those who want to achieve a healthier, happier weight for life, but who also suffer significantly from emotional eating and dieting / relapse cycles that often affects their ability to maintain their weight loss successfully long-term.