Baked plantains, asparagus, peas and cod with homemade tartare sauce. This nutrient-dense, low glycaemic load meal makes a delicious anti-inflammatory lunch or dinner. The interest in plant-based diets has popularised plantains in the Western world. But those of us from the tropics have been enjoying them since early childhood – as young as six months old, no joke!. I’ve been loving plantains since the early 80s! Yep, I’m that old! Even…
Anti-inflammatory diet
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Raw Cacao Chocolate Oats
Read moreBored of regular oatmeal? Why not spruce it up with raw cacao for a rich and satisfying treat? Chocolate oats are delicious any time of day. Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? High street or fancy? What’s your preference? I love me a good dark chocolate.…
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Fonio with Baked Salmon and Chunky Vegetable Stew
Read moreHave you tried fonio? If not, you’re missing out! These small-seeded grains are gluten-free, rich in essential minerals like zinc and iron and super delicious! They make a tasty alternative to quinoa and couscous. Fonio are small-seeded grains that look similar to couscous and quinoa…
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Chipotle Pinto Beans, Roast Chicken and Steamed Broccolini
Read moreMexican-style pinto beans with roast chicken, steamed broccolini and cherry tomatoes. This balanced, nutritious, and medium-glycaemic load meal is truly delicious! It provides fibre, quality proteins and steady energy without spiking your insulin and blood sugar levels. I’m currently obsessed with chipotle paste. I find…