Corinna Mainberger, Nutritionist & Naturopath MA ND R. Nut.Cert. R.I.P.H.H. MCMA
The cacao bean is the most revered food in the rain forest. It is incredibly nutrient rich, containing 1,200 individual constituents. Ordinary chocolate is roasted, both ingredients are exposed to very high temperatures which damage important enzymes, change the profile of the plant fat and diminish the […]
Sussex based Pure Flavour, suppliers of health conscious, freefrom, home baked foods, is proud to introduce the elixir of chocolate. A new range of Raw Chocolate Bars are guaranteed tempt any chocoholic away from their favourite indulgence and the timely launch of these saintly treats will keen your spirits up during the pre-summer detox
The secret […]
Corinna Mainberger,Nutritionist & Naturopath MA ND R. Nut.Cert. R.I.P.H.H. MCMA
“What I really, really want is chocolate!”
I adore chocolate and feel good about eating it, but as a Nutritionist, shouldn’t I know better?
First of all I’m not talking about the standard mass produced chocolate bars, these contain hydrogenated fats which replace the expensive cocoa butter. […]
By Corinna Mainberger MA R.Nut.Cert.R.I.P.H.H.ND
http://healingbodyandmind.wordpress.com
Mmmhhhh…the scent of cinnamon and cloves drifting upwards from the kitchen to your bedroom…there is that definite hint of Christmas in the air.
Associated with these warming spices during the festive winter season is Molasses, traditionally used as a natural sweetener in baking or cooking, especially Grandma’s recipes, ginger bread and Christmas cakes.
Black, […]
By Corinna Mainberger MA R.Nut.Cert.R.I.P.H.H.ND
http://healingbodyandmind.wordpress.com
With a long standing tradition in Christmas baking, the slightly bitter zest of oranges and lemons is used to add flavour to many cakes, bakes and other recipes. Not only is it tasty but it’s good for you too! These peels work in synergy with the vitamin C, which is naturally […]
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups canned, diced tomatoes with juice
1 large onion, chopped
1 small can tomato paste
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp molasses
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
Saute the onion until it becomes […]
Ingredients:
1 baking potato for each person
Butter (use a dairy free marg to make it dairy free)
Milk (use soya milk to make it dairy free)
Salt and pepper
Cheddar cheese, grated (use a soya cheese alternative to make it dairy free)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash and pierce potatoes.
Bake on baking sheet approximately one hour or until tender.
Cut off […]
Ingredients:
12 large egg whites, at room temp.
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
First, make sure you preheat oven to 375F. Once this is done, start by seiving the flours, xanthan gum and confectioners sugar 3 times […]
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked mashed potatoes
1 can of tuna fish
½ tablespoon chopped onion
3 eggs
Salt & pepper
Corn starch if necessary
Directions:
Mix potatoes, tuna fish, egg yolks and seasonings. Beat egg whites for 5 minutes and add to mixture. Make into balls (ping pong ball sized) and fry in hot oil.
Ingredients:
2 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups orange juice
1 cup rice flour
1/2 cup potato flour
1/2 cup bean flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Directions:
Have some fun, mixing rice flour, potato flour, bean flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Combine orange juice, egg yolks and oil in a separate bowl. Set that to the side.
Beat the […]
