Category Archives: Nutrition

How To Promote Optimal Insulin Response In Your Body

Insulin is a hormone which allows sugar from your blood to be taken from your blood into the cells of your body. Including a balanced diet which is rich in whole foods like wholegrains, nuts, seeds, legumes, vegetables, lean meats, seafood, fruit and dairy or dairy alternatives all play an important role in keeping your…
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Make Friends with Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices add not only flavour to your meals and snacks but also add many different health benefits. These include antioxidants like polyphenols and phytochemicals. These help to fight off free radicals which, in excess, can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body. Phytochemicals also have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Some…
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Vanilla and Banana Cupcakes with Coconut Cream

Vanilla and Banana Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 tin of Nature’s Charm Coconut Whipping Cream 1 medium ripe banana 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup coconut sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/2 cup milk 1 1/4 cups wholemeal flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt   Directions…
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Apple and Coconut Cream Tea Cake

Apple and Coconut Cream Tea Cake Serves: 6   Ingredients 1 tin of Nature’s Charm Coconut Whipping Cream ½ cup apple pieces (peeled and cubed) 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour ¼ cup coconut sugar ½ cup milk 1 egg 3 tbsp melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla essence   Directions Preheat the oven to 175…
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Coconut and Banana Smoothie

Coconut and Banana Smoothie Serves: 1   Ingredients ¼ cup Nature’s Charm Evaporated Coconut Milk 1 ripe banana ¼ cup shredded coconut ½ cup cold milk ¼ cup of ice cubes   Directions: In a food processor place all ingredients and process until smooth consistency. Pour into a glass. Enjoy!   This is a smoothie…
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Get Acquainted with Anthocyanins

Did you know that the pigment which makes most of the purple-, blue- and red-coloured fruits and vegetables is due almost entirely anthocyanins? This anthyocyanin is a phytonutrient which is a powerful plant-based compound. These chemical compounds contain antioxidants which protect your body from excess free radical damage. On top of this important role as…
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