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ALMONDS AND RED BERRIES: THE SUMMER LOVERS By Annalisa Rinaldi
At the end of the summer, almonds – Ibiza’s kilometre-zero ingredient par excellence – are harvested. At this time, these sweet and wholesome nuts are ready to be collected, peeled and soaked to create some culinary delicacies. Around the same time, in the north of Europe, a great variety of juicy red berries – almond’s best flavour match – are also harvested. Almonds and red berries are one of the best pairings of the summer, and one of the most exciting flavour matches in raw vegan cuisine. Almonds are low in carbohydrates, helping to regulate cholesterol levels, and their high protein content provides natural energy for the body. Their high content of vitamin B and minerals, especially calcium, makes our skin and hair more beautiful and also strengthens our bones and joints. Almonds also contain omega 9 – healthy fats that aid brain function and create balance in the nervous system. From raspberries to blackberries, blueberries, cherries and strawberries, 34 THE USHUAÏA MAGAZINE
each one of these fruits has different nutritional properties, but all provide a high antioxidant content, lots of vitamin C and vitamin E, and have a low calorie content. As a result, they are a great healthy option for breakfast, afternoon snacks and delicious desserts. If you feel inspired to get creative with these ingredients, I recommend starting by making almond milk, a healthy alternative to cow’s milk, using a process where the liquid and nutritional essence is extracted from the almonds. In order to do this, simply soak a cup of raw peeled almonds in mineral water. After a few hours, drain and blend them with four cups of alkaline water. With a very fine sieve or a filtering bag, sieve the liquid over a large container; the filter retains the pulp and the milk goes into the container. Numerous recipes feature almonds and red berries as the main ingredients, together with other raw and nutritional ingredients for an energising snack. Overleaf are a couple of my favourites.
ANNALISA RINALDI Macrobiotic raw-food chef Annalisa shares her top nutrition tips for a healthy summer // Annalisa, chef de comida cruda y macrobiotica, comparte sus consejos nutricionales para un verano sano