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Lemon juice, although it seems acidic, actually has an alkaline effect in the body.
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It takes a bit of planning to eat healthily on a daily basis – so if you’re always in a rush and never quite know what’s for dinner, pack your trolley with these basics so you can always whip up something wholesome on those too-tired-to-cook nights.
IN THE PANTRY Stock up on some of the following to keep in your pantry for sure-fire nutrition and taste: • Brown or wild rice and quinoa • Herbal or Himalayan salt • Cinnamon (to add sweetness to a dish instead of sugar) • Vanilla (for sweetness and texture in a dessert, a great substitute for sugar)
did you know? Lemon juice, although it seems acidic, actually has an alkaline effect in the body. Use lots of lemon juice during your day, add it to your salads and veggies and drink water with a squeeze of lemon. 12
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Coconut milk and oil Olive and canola oil Red chilli sauce Masala (just a pinch of Masala in any dish will give it more flavour) Soya sauce (low-sodium) Apple sauce (a great thickener and a good substitute for cream) Chickpeas, black-eyed and butter beans (tinned or raw) Cashew nuts and almonds (chopped or blitzed, both these nuts add a subtle flavour as well as adding thickness and texture) Sesame and sunflower seeds Sweet basil Rosemary Cayenne pepper (full of healthy benefits, should be a standard item for everyone)
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Ginger (a touch of ginger in just about any dish brings freshness and zest) Tomatoes Lemons (lemon juice is a fantastic substitute for salt) Avocado Spinach, coriander, rocket, everything you need to live life well
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watercress Butternut Sprouts – bean, onion, beetroot Snap peas Green beans Broccoli Seasonal berries Red apples Lean meat Fish Eggs Plain yoghurt Onion and garlic Green and red peppers
It’s a widely known fact that South Africans eat far too much salt and sugar – not only are these dangerous ingredients wellhidden in processed food, the addictive taste means most people add more to their food when cooking or before eating. There are numerous ways to enrich and enhance the taste of food without using copious amounts of salt and sugar. Get adventurous with your spices to help reduce sodium intake.
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