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Sweet Potato Spinach Frittata 🍠🥬 Ingredients: 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 1/2 Sweet Potato (medium, peeled and cut into small cubes) 3 cups Baby Spinach (chopped) 4 Eggs (whisked) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 2 cups Egg Whites Method: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet (or another oven-safe pan) over medium heat. Add the sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Season the whisked eggs with salt and pepper then pour the eggs into the pan with the vegetables and let the eggs cook for about 30 seconds or until they just begin to set before gently stirring with a spatula to ensure the vegetables are well incorporated into the eggs. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the eggs have set and are firm to the touch in the center of the pan. Let it sit for about five minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve and enjoy! Start your day with this nutritious Sweet Potato Spinach Frittata! #HealthyEating #BreakfastRecipe #KoruNutrition

Roasted leek and cauliflower pasta INGREDIENTS ½ large cauliflower (550 g / 19½ oz) 45 ml / 3 tbsp olive oil, divided salt, to taste 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 smallish leeks ¼ tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp coarse breadcrumbs (optional) 30 g / ¼ cup walnuts, to serve 2-3 garlic cloves (3 if you love garlic), diced very finely 200 g / 7 oz linguine pasta or similar (GF if needed) 80-120 ml / 1/3-½ cup dairy-free cream, homemade cashew cream works well too* zest of ½ lemon + 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp capers, finely chopped 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Diabetic Friendly recipe of the week: Chicken & Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tsp ground cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped 1-3 green chillies, split open 400g chicken thigh, cut into bite sized pieces half tsp chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric powder juice 1 lemon 400g can chopped tomatoes (or use fresh) 150g red lentils (Substitute all the individual spices with 2 tsps curry powder of your choice) Step 1 Add the cumin and coriander seeds to a dry saucepan and toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the oil and the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly until browned. Step 2 Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies, and chicken pieces and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly. Step 3 Add the chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric powder along with the lemon juice, tomatoes and 500ml water. Step 4 Bring to the boil, mix well, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Step 5 Add the lentils and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked. #ZydusSouthAfrica #DedicatedToLife #ZydusHealthCareSA #healthylifestyle #SouthAfrica #diabetes #diabeticrecipes #diabeticfriendly

Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chickpeas & Broccoli INGREDIENTS ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours and drained ⅓ cup water 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 4 cups small broccoli florets sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 shallot, finely diced (about ¼ cup diced shallot) 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 sprigs of thyme, leaves minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest pinch of chili flakes (optional) ½ lb 227 grams orzo pasta 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (from about one 15 oz can) 2 cups vegetable stock, plus extra 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

✨ Pancake Palooza is always a family favorite! What was your favorite part? This weekend, keep the party going with some easy and nutritious homemade mini banana pancakes.🍌🥞 Gather the following: 🥞 1 medium ripe banana (best with brown spots) 🥞 2 eggs 🥞 2 tbsp. coconut flour or all-purpose flour 🥞 1 tbsp. milk of choice (dairy or dairy-free) 1. Mash banana in a medium bowl. 2. Add eggs and whisk with a fork until combined. 3. Add in flour and milk. Mix to combine until the texture of normal pancake batter. Add milk gradually if too thick. 4. Lightly coat pan or griddle with oil or butter over medium heat. 5. Once pan is hot, add one heaping tablespoon of better for each pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes until pancakes puff up slightly. 6. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown underneath. 7. Repeat with more oil or butter as needed. Recipe yields 9 mini pancakes. 8. Top with nut butter or fruit and enjoy! Check out https://lnkd.in/eSxbzCHC for ingredient substitutions and nutritional information. 🍽 #pancakepalooza

🍠✨ Navratri Special: Sweet Potato Smoothie for Weight Loss ✨🍠Ingredients: • 1/2 banana • 1/2 sweet potato • 50g yogurt • 1-2 tsp soaked chia seeds • Pinch of cinnamon powder • 100ml water or coconut water • Jaggery or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)Directions: 1. Peel and chop the sweet potato into small pieces. 2. In a blender, add the chopped sweet potato, banana, yogurt, soaked chia seeds, and a pinch of cinnamon powder. 3. Pour in 100ml of water or coconut water for a refreshing twist. 4. Blend until smooth and creamy. 5. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding jaggery or maple syrup if desired. 6. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon for garnish, and enjoy this nutritious and delicious sweet potato smoothie!🌟 Packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, this smoothie is perfect for Navratri fasting and supporting your weight loss goals. Cheers to a healthy and happy Navratri! 🌟#NavratriSpecial #WeightLossSmoothie #HealthyRecipes #SweetPotatoSmoothie #NavratriFasting #NutritiousDrinks #HealthyLiving #SmoothieRecipes #TrendingRecipes #Navratri2024

#DidYouKnow Sage’s history of medicinal use goes back centuries? 🌿 This herb is packed with surprising benefits and nutrients, like high levels of vitamin K and essential minerals such as magnesium, zinc, and copper. It can be added to your dishes in various ways. You can: ✨ Sprinkle it on soup as a garnish 🍅 Chop and mix it into tomato sauces 🍗 Mix it into stuffing, or use as a rub for meats 🧈 Combine chopped leaves with butter for sage butter 🥚 Serve it in an omelette with eggs 🥕 Season roasted vegetables #Spicegro #KnowYourHerbs #KnowYourSpices #CookingTips #HealthyEating

Ingredients: 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Yellow Onion (medium, chopped) 3 stalks Celery (chopped) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 4 Garlic (cloves, minced) 2 1/2 cups Cannellini Beans (drained, rinsed) 4 cups Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium Preparation: 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for three to four minutes. Add the celery, salt, and pepper, and sauté for another three to four minutes. 2. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add a splash of broth or water if needed so the vegetables don't burn. 3. Add the beans, broth, coconut milk, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. 4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. 5. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender or a high-powered blender to blend the soup until it is smooth. 6. Heat the soup again and bring it to a simmer. Add the spinach and cook until slightly wilted. 7. Divide evenly between bowls and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. #mealplanning #wholefoods #healthy #culinary #nutritionist #menuplanning #journeytowellness #nutritiontips #culinaryinspirations #healthyeating

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are critical for optimal health. Walnuts are an excellent source of Omega-3. Check out this recipe for Walnut "Meat" to include in tacos and taco salads. See below. Walnut Taco Meat Recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups raw walnuts 2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon salt or more as needed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion finely chopped 1/2 red pepper finely chopped 1/4 cup diced tomatoes Instructions: Boil raw walnuts for 10 minutes to soften. Strain excess liquid. Add to food processor and process until texture of ground meat. Saute onions and red peppers in oil until soft in a large skillet. Add raw walnuts, spices and diced tomatoes. Cook on low - medium heat for 10 minutes until cooked through. Add more oil or water as needed to prevent walnuts from becoming dry during the cooking process.

Sloppy Joe Bowls Instructions • Preheat oven to 415 degrees F. • Place your sweet potato slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and massage to coat both sides. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt. • Place in the oven, middle rack, and let roast 10-12 minutes or until firm, but tender. • Meanwhile, bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add ghee or oil and swirl to coat the pan. • Add garlic and move around the pan until fragrant, about 10-20 seconds. • Add onions and diced bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, allowing onions to soften. • Add ground beef to the pan. Move around the pan until beef is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Drain excess grease. • Add dijon mustard, yellow mustard, ketchup, coconut aminos, kosher salt, pepper, tomato paste, chili powder and apple cider vinegar. • Stir to combine. #nutrition #nutritioncoaching #health #onlinecoaching #wellness #recipe #eatwell