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About Vibrant Foods

As a dietitian, I struggled in the past trying to make a menu that not only had the nutritional requirements but also, was delicious, easy to make,  and adapted to every person. I wasn’t a good cook, actually when I moved to the UK my mum started a YouTube channel to show me how to cook, that’s a real fact. So I started cooking my mums recipes, and trying new ones I found in books, magazines and…

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Super green smoothie

Cucumber, green apple & coconut water are the perfect ingredients for a refreshing drink that will keep you hydrated during the hot days this summer.

Ingredients

1 cup of cucumber water 

1/3 cup coconut water

1 green apple

1 handful of kale

pinch of cayenne pepper

Ice (optional)

Directions

Cut the apple in slices and add all the ingredients to a blender

Blend until smooth

Serve and enjoy!. If you…

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Food label awareness

The reason of food labels in all pre-packed  is to give you all the information related to the food; you can find info of the place of origin, expiration date, use instructions, storage conditions and more.

This post is to talk about Nutritional Facts and how to read the labels to help you make healthier choices when you buy prepackaged foods.

Starting in 2016 new food labeling regulations will…

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Agua Fresca de Pepino

Agua Fresca de Pepino

“Agua fresca”  is how we call in Spanish a non-alcoholic drink made with fruit, water and sugar. Besides the diuretic properties of cucumber this agua fresca is light, refreshing and contains vitamin A, C, K & fiber that will keep you hydrated and will make your skin glow like the sun.

Ingredients for Agua fresca de pepino (Cucumber water)

1 English cucumber (or 2 medium size)

1 liter of water

Ju…

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Almond milk from scratch

Almond milk from scratch

There are a few reasons of why you should make your own milk.

Firstly, is more nutritious. Secondly, you control what’s in it, meaning is free of additives. Lastly, you can use dried fruit to sweeten your milk (or nothing).

The only disadvantage is that you need time to soak the almonds, but if you do it overnight you don’t even have to worry about them, and the flavor is way better that what you…

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Non-dairy calcium |Lunch

An alternative for those that don’t consume dairy, and for those who don’t believe you can get enough calcium from plants; this salad contains  980 mg of calcium (98.1% of the daily requirement). Feel free to modify any ingredient, check on my previous post Food sources of calcium. 

Ingredients

120g tofu. Grilled with cumin, smoked paprika, thyme, pepper 2 cups kale  2 oranges in pieces 1 cup brocco…

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Where do I get my Calcium from?

Where do I get my Calcium from?

https://vibrantfoods.wordpress.com/2017/05/25/where-do-i-get-my-calcium-from/

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Where do I get my Calcium from?

Where do I get my Calcium from?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Not only does it help to form bones and teeth for a beautiful smile, it also plays an important role in blood pressure muscle development. As our body does not produce calcium we need to consume it in our diet, it’s important to know that you are getting enough and no more than the daily requirement.

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)…

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Beetroot Brownies

For those moments when you need something sweet but healthy, you have to try this recipe. The beetroot makes a super moist brownie while raw cacao makes it more chocolatey, it’s brilliant!. Although, it has healthy foods it’s not a low-calorie brownie, so moderation is key, make it to share with family and friends.   Ingredients: 140g cooked and peeled beetroot 150gr soaked almonds 150g soaked…

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The Guts Brain | How to improve your digestion

The Guts Brain | How to improve your digestion

The gut contains 100 million neurons (brain cells); it can learn, remember, control physical and mental functions, and mostly operate without brain’s command. For that reason it is known as our second brain. There is a physical connection between the gut and the brain by the vegus nerve. Signals are sent in both directions therefore, they influence each other. These signals are neurotransmitters…

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Almond energy balls

I’m crazy about these balls!. Packed of nutrients that will give you enough energy for a medium intensity workout or you can eat it to calm those sugar cravings between meals. You have to try them!, ready? Ingredients: 3/4 cup almond pulp, almond meal or ground almonds 4 tbs unsweetened peanut butter   3 tbs honey 1 tbs maca (optional) Raw cacao powder or 85% dark chocolate and coconut desiccated…

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Roasted pepper Hummus

I tried HUMMUS for the first time when I lived in Philadelphia, and it became my obsession along with whitefish salad haha. I made a classic hummus from Deliciously Ella’s book, and I just added roasted peppers. It’s really EASY to make, and you can keep it in the fridge for 5-6 days. Ingredients 2 x 400g tins of chickpeas, drained (or 450 drained) 10 tbs olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 2 heaped tbs…

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Golden Smoothie

Start your week with an energetic Golden Smoothie.

Ingredients

1/2 Mango

1 Pear

1 tbs of peanut butter (sugar free)

1 tbs of maca powder

1/2 tbs of ground turmeric

1 pinch of black pepper

240 ml of water

Instructions:

1. Blend mango, pear, water and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. 2. Add maca, turmeric and black pepper and blend again 2. Pour into a glass and enjoy!!

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