In praise of food
I am very strong believer in the power of food to effect not just our physical but also mental and spiritual health.
There's lots of evidence documented on things like the B vitamins in effecting seratonin levels and therefore being linked to depression.
The recognition of the health benefits of omega 3's , hence the increasing popularity of oily fish such as tuna and mackeral.
Meditators and yogas always have their bellies only half full to keep the focus on the divine or to allow thier precious energy to flow freely (or something like that).
Anyway, the other day I walked into a wonderful health food shop and stumbled across a stunning book, called Superfoods to Boost your Mood, by Alexandra Massey.
I had been feeling sluggish, headachey and generally toxic for several days following a stomach bug and generally not looking after myself -ness.
It is a beautifully and simply presented reminder of how to lovingly take care of yourself in the kitchen (including recipes). I feel loads better and back in control of my eating choices.
The 10 superfoods she talks about are:
1. Fish (containing omega 3s)
2. Berries (containing antioxidants)
3. Oats (lowers cholesterol)
4. Nuts (again omega 3s)
5. Broccoli (folic acid)
6. Tomato (vitamin c)
7. Parsley (a vibrant tonic containing loads of goodies like vitamin c, b and glutamine, one of the protein building blocks)
8. Figs (potassium)
9. Avocado (good omega 3s and lecithin to help absorb other nutients)
10. Honey (immune and energy boost, especially Manuka honey).
Available online - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/customer-reviews/0753510596/ref=cm_rev_sort/026-9070157-2501238?customer-reviews.sort_by=-SubmissionDate&s=books&x=10&y=12
I've just had a wonderful superfood wrap with mackeral, avocado, greens with beetroot and fresh vine ripened baby tomatoes. Nothing else added and it was delicious.
I might post some recipes on here if anyone's interested.
So, to the power of food and our food choices to lovingly nurture our minds, bodies and souls.
There's lots of evidence documented on things like the B vitamins in effecting seratonin levels and therefore being linked to depression.
The recognition of the health benefits of omega 3's , hence the increasing popularity of oily fish such as tuna and mackeral.
Meditators and yogas always have their bellies only half full to keep the focus on the divine or to allow thier precious energy to flow freely (or something like that).
Anyway, the other day I walked into a wonderful health food shop and stumbled across a stunning book, called Superfoods to Boost your Mood, by Alexandra Massey.I had been feeling sluggish, headachey and generally toxic for several days following a stomach bug and generally not looking after myself -ness.
It is a beautifully and simply presented reminder of how to lovingly take care of yourself in the kitchen (including recipes). I feel loads better and back in control of my eating choices.
The 10 superfoods she talks about are:
1. Fish (containing omega 3s)
2. Berries (containing antioxidants)
3. Oats (lowers cholesterol)
4. Nuts (again omega 3s)
5. Broccoli (folic acid)
6. Tomato (vitamin c)
7. Parsley (a vibrant tonic containing loads of goodies like vitamin c, b and glutamine, one of the protein building blocks)
8. Figs (potassium)
9. Avocado (good omega 3s and lecithin to help absorb other nutients)
10. Honey (immune and energy boost, especially Manuka honey).
Available online - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/customer-reviews/0753510596/ref=cm_rev_sort/026-9070157-2501238?customer-reviews.sort_by=-SubmissionDate&s=books&x=10&y=12
I've just had a wonderful superfood wrap with mackeral, avocado, greens with beetroot and fresh vine ripened baby tomatoes. Nothing else added and it was delicious.
I might post some recipes on here if anyone's interested.
So, to the power of food and our food choices to lovingly nurture our minds, bodies and souls.
posted by Beth @ 1:15 pm
2 Comments:
At 3:06 pm,
Anonymous said…
I will hunt down some interesting recipes and post them on here for you Trish. There are also some nice ones in the Superfoods book like honey and chilli drizzled broccoli and figgie flapjacks. Jamie Oliver also does a very nice fig with ricotta and honey treaty thing as well. Can you save me some fresh figs at xmas?!
I personally would have included beetroot on there and chick peas, but it is a mood book, not a general healthy eating book.
At 11:54 pm,
Anonymous said…
Hi Beth,
I'd be interested in some recipes!
Thanks.
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