Blood oranges have a very short season but are worth getting your hands on when you can. The red colour of blood oranges is due to the presence of anthocyanins which is a type of antioxidant that gives the oranges their dark red colour.
This super quick recipe is a great way to use up any leftover sunday roast chicken. This nutritious protein-packed tagine is super quick to make, perfect for a mid-week meal.
Start your morning with these healthy, protein-packed ‘Strapatsatha’ Greek scrambled eggs.
Traditionally large tomatoes are used which are grated but cherry tomatoes work just as well, just let them reduce in the pan with a little olive oil and oregano for a 10 minutes before adding the eggs. Top with some feta cheese and you have a super fast, nutritious breakfast or light lunch.
These chocolate and walnut cookies are deliciously gooey in the middle like a chocolate brownie and crispy on the outside like a cookie. They are extremely moorish.
Using our extra Virgin olive oil, walnuts and dark chocolate add some polyphenol power to this indulgent treat.
Red lentils are a staple of the Mediterranean diet. They are a fibre-rich complex carbohydrate which help to stabilise blood sugar which in turn helps to regulate mood and energy. They are also loaded with B vitamin folate, which improves mood by increasing levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin the happy hormone.
They are easy to incorporate into your diet and make a great meat-free filling alternative. Use in bolognese, stews, soups, salads and or make a tasty salad.
Red cabbage isnt maybe a ingredient you use on a regular basis but I can guarantee you it makes the tastiest soup.
It is also packed full of fibre, is high in Vitamin C, K and A so is a great veggie to get regularly into your diet. Topped with gut loving kefir and 'zhoug', a spicy, green chilli and coriander sauce made with our EVOO for extra plant powered goodness.
If you’re like me and you love a little spice in the morning then give these delicious grown up beans and egg on toast a try!
Butter beans, onion, garlic, tomatoes, cavolo nero and fresh herbs pack a nutritional punch and for perfectly crisp-edged healthier fried eggs use our premium extra virgin olive oil.
Cucumbers are a great veggie to include in your diet especially in the summer. They are 95% water so are great for rehydrating in the hot weather. They are a good source of potassium an electrolyte which is especially important in the heat and also a good dose of vitamins K and C.
This refreshing cucumber salad is delicious served simply by itself or with grilled chicken or meat. The creamy butter beans and halloumi goes perfectly with the cucumbers and our punch tasty dressing. Made with our Polyphenol rich EVOO and probiotic rich cornichon’s it’s great for our gut health.
Watermelon is around 90% water so will help to keep you feeling hydrated. Adding Micro greens into your salads is a great way to add a nutrient boost as these baby vegetables and plants can provide a higher concentration of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals than more mature vegetables.
Salads are a great way to try out new veggies and flavour combo’s. They are also a great way to use up any veggies left in the fridge. The more colours of the rainbow you can add the better especially for our gut health. I love to add lentils or chickpeas for added fibre and plenty of nuts and seeds.
Use our Extra Virgin olive oil for the healthiest salad dressings.
Sweet potatoes are packed with gut healthy fiber, vitamins, and beta-carotene and mushrooms are loaded with minerals, antioxidants and vitamins and are a particularly good source of vitamin D. Did you know that you can boost the vitamin D levels in mushrooms by simply placing them on a window sill and exposing them to sunlight?
Bringing the dish together is my homemade pesto. I always have a jar in the fridge, its so easy to make and adds a vibrant freshness to any dish.
