Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nutrition. Show all posts

Monday, September 7, 2009

Green eggs and ham



Green Eggs and Ham - Perfect Vata grounding food, great for breakfast or any time of the day for that matter!












INGREDIENTS
75g pesto
1 egg
75g flour
150ml semi-skimmed milk
oil for frying
5 large thin slices of hamServing Size : Makes 5




Blend or whisk together the pesto, egg, flour and milk to make a batter.
2


Oil a crêpe pan or heavy-based frying pan, wiping away any excess oil with some kitchen paper, and place over a medium heat.
3.
Ladle in approximately 100ml of batter, swirling instantly to gain a paper-thin crêpe.
4.
Once the top becomes dry and the edges lift away, flick it over with a thin rubber or wooden spatula to cook the other side for about 30 seconds.
5.
Layer the pancakes between pieces of baking parchment or greaseproof paper as you go, and when you have finished making them, lay a slice of ham on each one and roll up or fold into triangles – or however you like!
- Nigella Express Cookbook

Monday, May 4, 2009

Mushrooms, Green tea & Breast Cancer

According to a recent study at the University of western Australia eating 9.5 of mushrooms a day can cut your risk of breast cancer by two thirds.

In another study in China found that women who increased their consumption of mushrooms with regular consumption of green tea saw an even greater benefit with further reduction in risk.

Further studies are needed but tests so far show the fungi has anti-tumour properties and can stimulate the immune system's defences.