Are Nuts One Of The Secrets To A Healthy Gut? Dietitian Lisa Yates Explains

Preliminary research suggests nuts and especially nut skins could benefit your gut health thanks to their high fibre levels and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Nuts for Life Dietitian Lisa Yates APD explains how: “We’ve assumed the trillions of gut bacteria living in our large intestine are only there to help keep the colon healthy but…

ByThe Carousel23/06/20200Comments

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Sweet Chestnut Cream Recipe

Makes about 2½ cups Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 200 g boiled and peeled chestnuts * 450 ml carton pouring cream ½ cup milk ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tbs caster sugar METHOD 1 Combine chestnuts, 300ml cream, milk, vanilla and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, over medium heat. 2 Reduce heat and simmer…

ByThe Carousel12/04/20160Comments

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5 ‘Unhealthy’ Foods That Are Actually Good For You

Nutritional sciences lecturer at King's College London Scott Harding re-assessed the health benefits of the five foods, known as the "villains" in a healthy diet. Writing for The Conversation website, Scott argues eggs, fat spreads, potatoes, dairy and raw nuts are actually "okay to eat". "All foods fit into a healthy diet,” he concludes. “Don’t fall into the trap of…

ByThe Carousel05/04/20160Comments

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Chargrilled Lamb & Macadamia Burger With Macadamia Aioli

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 500g lamb mince 1 brown onion, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons ground lemon myrtle 1 tablespoon mint jelly 1 red chilli, seeded, finely diced 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, finely diced 1 egg yolk 1 cup macadamias, finely chopped 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup macadamia oil 6 sourdough rolls, cut in half Macadamia aioli 1 clove garlic salt and pepper 1 egg…

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