Check out this Superfood Salad - comes really handy now after over indulging at the Christmas table! Serves 4 Ingredients 3 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed ( dry roast) 3 large beets peeled and cubed (dry roast) 1 head of kale, ripped into tiny pieces Large handful’s of fresh Chopped mint and basil 1 avocado, diced 1/2 a bag of frozen baby peas, thawed 2 cups cooked quinoa (I used a mix of white, black, and red quinoa) Approx 200g Feta A couple of handfuls of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half Spiced Pepitas, Avaliable from Terra Viva (Spanish snacking mixes delicious nuts) Dressing (any kind, available from Terra viva) Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper Method 1. For the quinoa: In a pot over medium heat, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa and a dash of sea salt and cook covered until all the moisture is absorbed, about 15mins. Remove from heat and keep covered. 2. Assembly: Layer all your ingredients in a large bowl and toss with fresh cracked pepper and a dash of your favourite vinaigrette dressing from Terra viva. Healthy Eating for after christmas • Beets: excellent for heart health, circulation, acts as a blood purifier, supports healthy liver function, great for digestion, and hormones! Carrots + Beets are said to be great for menopause! • Sweet Potatoes: natural detoxifier, supports the kidneys, rich in vitamin A, great for breast milk production in lactating women, and great for inflammation. • Kale: great for the stomach and digestion, rich in minerals, eases lung congestion, great source of chlorophyll, calcium, iron, and vitamin A • Quinoa: Rich in protein, strengthening for the whole body, supports kidneys, has more calcium than milk, excellent source of iron, phosphorous, B vitamins, and vitamin E. • Avocado: great for healthy liver function, lungs, intestines, a natural source of lecithin (a brain food), contains easily digested fats, rich in copper which aids in red blood cell formation, great for nursing mothers, wonderful for skin, also used as a remedy for ulcers. • Sweet Peas: support the spleen, pancreas, and stomach, great for digestion, support healthy liver function, also great for spasms, edema, constipation, and boils. • Pine Nuts: lubricate the lungs and intestines, helpful with dizziness, dry cough, and constipation. Good source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids. • Pumpkin Seeds: valuable source of zinc and omega 3 fatty acids, supports healthy urinary function, acts as a natural diuretic, can be used for motion sickness, nausea, impotency and swollen prostate. • Arugula: rich in vitamins A, C, and K, supports mineral absorption
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 22:00:00 +0000
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