These wraps are GENIUS! People often tell me how hard it is to find sprouted wraps in the UK (in the USA you can find them at Alvarado Street Bakery – they might even ship to the UK…) so these wraps are the perfect, alkaline answer!
They are perfect for a healthy lunch if you are on the go or a quick alkaline snack in between.
I really like normal wraps, but then thought – I also love San Choy Bow…hmmm…I have an idea here – how great and more alkaline it would be if you swapped out the bread wraps with something more alkaline and healthy … lettuce of course!
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This is a delicious and alkaline recipe using tofu and spinach as the main ingredients. It has got a lovely texture and an interesting flavour given by the variety of spices used in this recipe.
Tofu is a great alternative to meat and contains a low amount of calories. It also contains large amounts of iron and little fat. Depending on the coagulant used in manufacturing, the tofu may also be high in magnesium and/or calcium.
Spinach as we know is highly alkalising and has a high nutritional value. It is extremely rich in antioxidants and is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Mangenese, Zink and Iron, just to name a few.
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by Ross on March 15, 2011
Vegetable curries in general are one of my favourite dishes, as they are generally very healthy and alkaline at the same time. This recipe is a little bit different, as it contains root vegetables of your choice. Feel free to choose from celeriac, carrots, parsnips and beetroot.
Root vegetables are plant roots used as vegetables. Here “root” means any underground part of the plant. They are all packed with various nutrients are a rich source of potent antioxidants and nutrients such as sodium, potassium, Vitamin C and magnesium. Beetroot for example also contains betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health.
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by Ross on February 21, 2011
This week’s alkaline recipe features another delicious soup, which is packed with different vegetables and will definitely keep you warm in these still pretty cold temperatures.
This pistou soup is mostly associated with the Provencal dish Soupe au Pistou or the minestrone al pesto from Italy. Traditionally pistou is made with parmesan cheese, which we will leave out, as it is acidifying.
The usual ingredients used are green beans, white beans, potatoes and tomatoes. This particular recipe contains these plus some other healthy and alkaline vegetables like courgettes, onions, celery and carrots, which are all packed with nutrients and are important for good health.
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by Ross on January 11, 2011
This is an alkalising quinoa salad with avocado, which is not only healthy but also highly delicious.
Quinoa is an ancient “grain” from South America, which was once called “the gold of the Incas”, who believed that due to its nutritional benefits it increases the stamina of their warriors.
Quinoa is very high in “complete” protein, which means that it includes all nine essential amino acids. In addition to protein, it is also packed with other valuable nutrients like manganese, iron, magnesium, copper and phosphorus.
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by Ross on April 13, 2010
This is a delicious vegetable stew from the Eastern Mediterranean using sweet baby turnips, tender spinach and ripe tomatoes.
Baby turnips are used for this dish, as they have a rounded flavour – sweet and slightly peppery – and are nutritionally rich. Turnips are rich in Vitamin C, phosphorus and fibre. They also contain vitamin B6, calcium, manganese, potassium and indoles – compounds that helps the body generate a number of beneficial enzymes.
The other two ingredients, spinach and tomatoes, are also two of the healthiest vegetables available and are packed with nutrients.
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by Ross on March 10, 2010
This dish contains two of my favourite types of vegetables: peppers and tomatoes.
Peppers and tomatoes are packed with nutrients and are a good source of Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Potassium and Manganese, and are a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6 and Folate.
Both vegetables make great containers for various vegetable stuffings and this version uses typically Greek ingredients.
Feel free to vary this dish by using small aubergines or large courgettes, which also make good vegetables for stuffing.
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by Ross on January 25, 2010
This is a wonderful recipe which contains three of my favourite ingredients – Okra, Coriander and Tomatoes.
Okra is often combined with tomatoes and mild spices in various parts of the Mediterranean and is also an integral part of Indian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and southern US cuisine.
Okra is not yet popular and widely known in the UK, so if you have not cooked with it yet then I can really recommend to give this delicious dish a try – you might discover a new vegetable favourite!
Okra with Coriander and Tomatoes
Serves 4
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