Natural Relief from Asthma using Nutrition & Functional Medicine
If asthma affects you and you are looking for natural relief from asthma using Nutrition & Functional Medicine then read on.
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Chunky Guacamole
Preparation Time 10 mins Cooking Time n/a Servings 4 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 large ripe tomato 3 ripe avocados, as ripe as you can without bruised or brown 1 lime juiced A handful of coriander, leaves, stalkes chopped plus a few leaves chopped roughly to serve with 1 small red onion, […]
Homemade Ketchup
Preparation Time 5 mins Cooking Time 25 minutes Servings Several Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1tbsp olive oil ½ grated or finely chopped yellow onion 1 pressed garlic clove 2 tbsp tomato paste 75ml red wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 bay leaf 1 tsp coriander seed ½ tsp cloves ½ tsp ground […]
Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl
Preparation Time 10 mins Cooking Time 18 minutes Servings 2 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients One egg 10ml of extra virgin olive oil 80 grams of mushrooms sliced 75g cherry tomatoes 60g baby spinach one garlic clove minced sea salt and black pepper to taste 60g hummus 34g pitted kalamata olives 500 mg […]
Chia Seeds Pudding
Preparation Time 10 mins prep – 2 hours to set Cooking Time N/A Servings 2 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 6 Tablespoons Chia seeds 2 Cups of unsweetened nut milk or Coconut milk ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract ½ teaspoon of Cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey (ideally locally produced) Method Put all the above ingredients […]
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 20-25 minutes Servings 4 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 2 lemons 1 ½ tbsp of oregano 1 ½ tbsp of olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (around 5oz [150g] each) 1 tsp. Coconut oil 1 ½ tbs. White wine vinegar Method Heat […]
Green Broccoli Soup
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 15-20 minutes Servings 4 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 7 oz. (200g) leeks, chopped 2 tbsp ginger chopped 2 broccoli heads, florets 1 large potato, peeled, chopped 1 tsp. Turmeric 1 tsp. Salt 1 tbsp, Sesame Oil 6 cups (3 litres) stock 6 […]
Cheese Cashew Sauce
Preparation Time 5 minutes with 2 hours waiting time Cooking Time N/A Servings Dependent on use Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 2 cups cashews 1 ¼ cup water or broth 1-2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt Method Place cashews in a bowl. cover with water and soak for about two hours. Drain and […]
Breakfast Muffins
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 18-20 minutes Servings Serves 8 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 100g Walnuts 85g Rolled Oats 90g Buckwheat Flour and 2 tbsp arrrowroot or potato starch 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp turmeric 1 tsp freshly ground cardamom ½ tsp sea salt a […]
Sweet Potato & Rosemary Waffles
Preparation Time 25 minutes Cooking Time 5 minutes each batch Servings Serves 4-6 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 ½ cup of brown rice flower 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sea salt 4 eggs ¾ cup of almond milk 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ¼ cup of sweet […]
Natural Relief from Eczema using Nutrition & Functional Medicine
If you suffer from eczema, you’ll know how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. The itching and redness which flare up unpredictably often make life a misery. But you’re not alone, as up to one in ten adults in the UK are affected by eczema
MAMA’s MEATBALLS
Preparation Time 10-15 minutes Cooking Time 40 minutes Servings Serves 4-6 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 25g chopped coriander 1 onion, peeled and diced 25g chopped parsley 1 leek trimmed and sliced 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced 2 eggs 400g brown rice 1 […]
MACKERAL PATE (DAIRY FREE)
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time N/A Servings 6 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 2 fillets of smoked mackerel (approx 150g) 3/4 cup of coconut cream from can 1 cup chickpeas 1/2 cup nutritional yeast Juice of 1/2 a lemon Cracked black pepper and sea salt Method Remove the skin from the mackerel […]
ANTIOXIDANT RICH PRAWN & VEGETABLE CURRY
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 40 Minutes Servings 4 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 450g large prawns, peeled. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 red bell pepper, chopped. 1 courgette, chopped. 1 handful cherry tomatoes 1 broccoli or cauliflower, broken into florets. 1 can coconut milk 2 tablespoons curry […]
VEGGIE PACKED FRITTATA
Preparation Time 5 minutes Cooking Time 15 Minutes Servings 1 or 2 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients Butter, 1 tablespoon Mushrooms, Fresh, 0.5 cups (49 g) Cherry Tomatoes, 0.5 cup (120 g) Broccoli, 1 cup chopped (91 g) Egg, whole, raw, fresh, 8 large (400 g) Sweet Potato (roasted), 1 cup, cubes (133 […]
VEGGIE PACKED FISH PIE
Preparation Time 20 minutes Cooking Time 20 Minutes Servings 4 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients Salmon, Fresh, 3-4 fillets Fish, haddock smoked or fish of choice-cod, 2 fillets 1 can of coconut milk 1 Carrot 1 small Zucchini or Courgette. Onions, raw, 1 medium Garlic, 2 garlic cloves (8 g) Mushrooms, Fresh, 1 […]
NOURISHING BUTTERNUT SOUP
Preparation Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 45 Minutes Servings 2 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 medium-sized butternut squash 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 red onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, chopped. 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped. 1 cup cooked chickpeas 4 cups vegetable broth (or bone broth for extra gut healing benefits […]
TASTY TUNA SALAD
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time Not required Servings 2 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 tin tuna Juice from 1 lemon ½ cup Chopped tomatoes ½ cup cucumber 5 red grapes sliced Quarter of a cup chopped celery. 1 tbsp olive oil ½ handful of mint, parsley, basil or coriander 1 pinch […]
CHOC-NUT PROTEIN COOKIES
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 15 Minutes Servings 6-8 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 pack almond flour (200g) 4 tablespoons butter (grass-fed) 1 tablespoon agave syrup/coconut nectar1 heaped tablespoon peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice) 1/2 teaspoon cacao powder 1 teaspoon bicarb of soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon A shake […]
GLUTEN-FREE OAT BREAD
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 1 Hour Servings Small Loaf Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 pot of natural Yoghurt (full fat preferable) Two large cups of Porridge oats 1 egg Two handfuls of mixed seeds 2 heaped teaspoons of bicarb of soda Method Mix all together (just use a wooden spoon […]
CAULIFLOWER HASH BROWNS
Preparation Time 10-15 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes Servings 4-6 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 450g Cauliflower 3 Eggs ½ yellow onion grated 1 tsp salt 2 pinches of pepper 110g of coconut oil for frying Method Rinse and trim the cauliflower using a grater or food processor Add cauliflower to a […]
Natural ways to manage arthritis
There are over one hundred different types of arthritis or arthritis-related conditions. Although arthritis is often connected with older age, some types of arthritis can affect younger people and even children.
Down Syndrome – How May Functional Medicine Help?
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated annually on 21st March. The theme this year is ‘End the Stereotypes’, with the event aiming to advocate for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome.
Is There a Link Between Endometriosis and Inflammation?
It’s Endometriosis Awareness Month and in support this article will look at the connection between endometriosis and inflammation. Because endometriosis is a mysterious and unpredictable disease, understanding what lies behind it can help you take action to reduce your symptoms.
Simple Healthy Swaps – Cooking Oils
With so much misinformation out there about cooking oils, let’s try and cut through the confusion so you can make healthy informed choices.
Could a Hormone Imbalance be Making You Tired?
It may surprise you to learn hormone imbalances are one of the most common reasons for fatigue. In this blog, you’ll discover how your hormones could be making you tired.
How to Have Healthy Sperm
It can be extremely distressing when a couple experiences difficulties in conceiving, but often male fertility can be overlooked. In this blog, you’ll learn how to keep your sperm healthy, plentiful and strong. This way they will have the very best chance of winning gold in the race to an egg.
The Effect of Mould on Your Child’s Nervous System
There’s a lot of buzz about the negative health effects of moulds. This is because many types of mould emit toxins, known as mycotoxins. These substances can be an unsuspected cause of health issues.
In this article, you’ll learn about the health effects of mycotoxins, especially on the nervous system.
Naturally Support Your Child’s Dental Health
It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, and in support this week’s blog is all about optimising your child’s dental health.
Why All Supplements Are Not The Same
In this article you’ll learn why all supplements aren’t created equally, plus some of the rationale your practitioner may have used when formulating your supplement plan.
How Shock Proteins Affect Your Hormones
In this article you’ll discover how substances created by extreme heat or cold, known as shock proteins, can influence your hormonal health.
Simple Healthy Swaps – Nut Butters
Sometimes it’s hard to think of quick, healthy options to fit in with a busy life. This is why we’re launching our ‘Simple Swaps’ series. Today we’re highlighting one of our favourites: nut butters.
Clean Up Your Home This New Year
New Year is traditionally a time to get stuck into spring cleaning, discarding whatever doesn’t serve you well. Why not use this opportunity to establish some new healthy lifestyle habits? One relatively simple way of doing this is to clean up your home environment.
How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Your Health
You may have heard of the term ultra-processed foods bandied about in the media, and you might be wondering exactly what they are.
Read on to find out what exactly is meant by ultra-processed foods and how they affect your health.
Transform Your Skin Health this Winter
Skin problems are rarely skin deep. This means solving them requires delving more closely into what’s happening inside your body.
Read on for some helpful tips to improve your skin health.
How to Prepare for Flu Season
Yes, it’s that time of year again, and unpredictable weather combined with flu, colds and COVID all doing the rounds means many people are struggling with the flu. But don’t despair, the Embracing Nutrition team are here to help with some practical suggestions to prepare for flu season.
Improve Your Gut Terrain with Prebiotics
You might have come across probiotics, supplements and foods containing beneficial bacteria to top up your microbiome. But are you familiar with prebiotics? They’re worth knowing about, as they have a significant effect on your microbiome and can positively affect your body’s internal environment, known as its terrain.
TURKEY MEATBALLS
Preparation Time 10-15 minutes Cooking Time 40 minutes Servings Serves 2 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 small onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 8 fresh sage leaves 8 large fresh basil leaves Leaves from 4 sprigs of thyme Leaves from a 5-inch sprig of rosemary ¼ up Italian parsley 1 […]
VEGGIE VEGAN RAINBOW LASAGNE
Preparation Time 20-25 minutes Cooking Time Slow Cook All Day then oven cook 30 minutes Servings Serves 4 Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients for Tomato Sauce – Take out any veggies you are unable to tolerate 2 Carrots 1 stick Celery 1 large Onion ½ Red pepper 1 small Leek top and tailed […]
COURGETTE PANCAKES
Preparation Time 5 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes Servings Serves 2 (8 pancakes) Print this Recipe Share this recipe Ingredients 1 medium zucchini 4 tbsp. (30g) buckwheat flour 1 egg 2 tbsp. parsley, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced chilli flakes, to taste 1 tbsp. coconut oil Method Grate the zucchini (using the side with large […]
