When Health is absent - wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied. Herophilus (335 BC to 280 BC - Greek Physician - The Father of Anatomy)
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Serves either 2 as a main lunch or 4 as side dish
Ingredients:
Mixed salad leaves 5 oz fresh blueberries 4 oz walnuts, chopped and toasted 8oz feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey Salt and pepper
Method:
Arrange the salad leaves on a large [...]
Ingredients (serves 4):
4 peaches (ripe, but not mushy), cut in half and pit removed 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 tbsp soft brown sugar Handful of chopped pecans Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt
Method:
Place the peaches into a bowl and add the sugar and drizzle with the vanilla extract. Toss to coat lightly. Set aside [...]
Ingredients (serves 4):
2 medium zucchini, cubed 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 onion, chopped Handful of mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 (15oz) can chunky tomato sauce 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup Parmesan, grated Fresh chopped parsley 5 tsp olive oil Salt and [...]
Ingredients (makes 6):
2 cups strawberries, washed and hulled 1 banana 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt ½ cup skim milk 1 tbsp honey
Method:
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into the popsicle moulds and freeze until firm.
This makes a delicious and healthy summertime treat!
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Ingredients (serves 4):
1 green tea bag 1 lime 8oz fresh lychees, peeled, halved and stones removed 1 lime, juice and finely grated zest ¼ green-fleshed melon, cubed 1 kiwi fruit, thinly sliced 1 pear, peeled and cubed 4oz seedless green grapes Honey (optional)
Method:
Cover the green tea bag with 5fl oz boiling water [...]
Ingredients (serves between 4 and 5):
2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 lb Chinese greens (bok choi, baby spinach etc)r 1 cup spring onions, chopped, including the green parts 2 cloves garlic ¼ tsp fresh ginger, grated ½ tsp sesame oil ½ cup chopped almonds Salt and pepper
Method:
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet. [...]
Ingredients (serves 4):
4 cups of vegetable stock 1 tbsp olive oil 1.5 oz butter or margarine 1 small red onion, finely chopped 6 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced ½ cup dry white wine 10 oz risotto rice 8 oz asparagus, cooked and cut into 1″ long pieces 3 oz parmesan, grated Lemon rind Salt and [...]
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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
World Health Organization, 1948
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