♥️ CAESAR SALAD ♥️
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Using the delicious @hunterandgatheruk avocado oil mayonnaise I made a #wholefoods Caesar dressing to go with a scrumptious salad!
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I hadn’t had mayo since I started this account in September, as all regular mayos contain so many preservatives and a lot of sugar! So I was delighted to receive this ☺️ they also do a vegan version - swipe across to see.
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Hunter & Gather UK Mayo is made with only 4 ingredients and it’s preservative free, sugar free, free from anything artificial, and full of goodness (also taste great!).
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Testing tomatoes this weekend with this salad, as I have not had those since I started @arthritisfoodie!) and some say they can be an inflammatory food for arthritis.
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For the salad:
2 boiled eggs (cook for 6 mins to get them just right) I used Burford Browns by @clarence_court as the egg yolk just says it all - organic and delicious.
Pomodorino tomatoes (optional as some people say these can be inflammatory, I’m testing them this weekend!)
Cucumber
Manzanilla olives
Iceberg lettuce
1 tin of tuna in olive oil
Anchovy fillets in olive oil (as many as you like)
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For the Caesar sauce:
3 tablespoons of avocado mayo by @hunterandgatheruk
3 garlic cloves (chopped thinly)
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard I used a brand called Maille, as it was the best one I could find in Sainsbury’s!
2 teaspoons of nutritional yeast (instead of Parmesan)
1 teaspoon of onion granules
2-3 anchovies in olive oil (chopped) depending how salty you like it!
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
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Method:
Boil your eggs first and place in a bowl of cold water to cook before peeling.
Chop and place all of your veggies onto a plate.
Make the sauce by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
Chop your eggs and add to the plate along with the sauce.
Eat and enjoy!
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I ♥️ PORRIDGE! Why do I eat porridge in the mornings? It’s the ultimate breakfast!
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My main reasons:
1. It can help keep your immune system strong as it is high in beta-glucans, and it is a rich source of Vitamin A that can help the body fight off free radicals.
2. Full of other amazing minerals and vitamins, including calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin b1, vitamin b5, phosphorus, folate, and iron.
3. Keeps you full for a good number of hours with a source of complex carbohydrates that are slower to release their energy - porridge toppers like chia seeds and peanut butter can aid this too.
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You will need:
Whole rolled organic porridge oats (I get asked a lot if oats are gluten free - yes, naturally all oats are, packets tend to have a warning if they’ve been in factories with other products)
Oat milk (I love Oatly the best, but in this video I am using @alpro)
1 scoop or packet of @the_tribe_way vanilla protein (preservative free, processed free, refined sugar free and vegan - all the good stuff only)
Frozen raspberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon crunchy @pipandnut (maple syrup flavour is yummy!)
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Method:
To make the porridge:
Pour 40g of oats into a pan on a stove and mix in 280ml of oat milk, or, I do half water (140ml) and half oat milk (140ml).
Put on a high heat until it starts to boil and bubble, when it does this then straightaway turn down to a low simmer and stir.
Stir in the packet of Tribe and add more oat milk at this point if it is too thick! I used a whisk to mix in the powder as it can get lumpy.
Stir/whisk 5-7 minutes until all of the loose liquid has been absorbed, and the protein powder has been stirred in for a thick and creamy consistency.
Stand for 1 min to cool. Serve with the frozen raspberries, chia seeds and peanut butter.
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As some of you know, I bought a phone tripod and cooking stove back in February! But it’s taken me a while to get started. I made this video myself using a really fun app called ‘Splice’ do you like it?
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Logo by @katelarsen_illustration
Motion by @christilleyart
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Colourful salad to brighten this rainy day in London ☔️
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Roasted veggies, quinoa, butterhead salad and homemade yoghurt sauce, so tasty it didn’t last two minutes!
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Lunch prep for the next few days (tonight I am also going to add some sweet potatoes, and make flatbread to go with it to bulk it out a bit!)
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Ingredients:
3 large parsnips
3 small peppers (optional if you are testing nightshades I seem to be okay)
5 carrots
1 courgette
Coconut yoghurt
1/4 cucumber
Dried mint
Honey
Chilli flakes
Bag of butterleaf salad from @sainsburys.
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Method:
Peel and chop all of your veggies and stick them in the oven topped with drizzle of olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper. Place the parsnips on a separate tray and coat with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes.
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Roast the veg for a total of 40 minutes, turning them halfway through!
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Measure out 160g of dried quinoa and cook in hot water for 15 minutes before draining, and rinsing (rinse with boiling water if eating this now, and cold water if not!)
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❤️ To make the sauce, I filled an old glass jar (250ml) a third of the way with coconut yoghurt, added in 2 teaspoons of dried mint, and grated 1/4 of a cucumber stirring it well.
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Place everything into Tupperwares and once cooled, stick it in the fridge!
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Serve with the salad leaves!
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CHERRY BAKEWELL!
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Tried @pipandnut’s new Limited Edition Cherry Bakewell! So so good!
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I only ever eat natural whole foods, no preservatives, additives, refined sugar, palm oil (this is a saving the planet thing) and @pipandnut is always 100% natural! Go to my Story today to see the ingredients.
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CHERRY SEASON
It’s cherry season mmmm these are red Pacific Spanish grown cherries, cherries are usually in season June and July.
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What’s good about cherries?
Anti-Inflammatory!! Cherries' abundant supply of antioxidants have been linked to reduced levels of nitric oxide, which is a compound associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis....
Cherries have a high ORAC value, which helps lower circulating factors that cause inflammation, like C-reactive protein (CPR) produced by the liver!
150g of cherries contains 25% of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C and over 2g of fibre.
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This is coconut milk based porridge with organic whole rolled oats from @flahavansuk, topped with chopped cherries, 1/2 chopped banana, 1 tbsp of @pipandnut cherry bakewell peanut butter, and 2 tsps of chia seeds.
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To make the porridge:
Pour 40g of oats into a pan on a stove and mix in 280ml of coconut milk, or, I do half water (140ml) and half coconut milk (140ml).
Put on a high heat until it starts to boil and bubble, when it does this then straightaway turn down to a low simmer and stir.
Watch over it and stir for 5-6 minutes until all of the loose liquid has been absorbed for a thick and creamy consistency.
Stand for 1 min to cool. Serve with the toppings!
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FRESH MINT TEA
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Sickly, nauseous tummy? If you often have a sicky tummy pain after taking your medication, this might help?
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I don’t suffer as badly with sickliness after methotrexate as I used to (now that it’s injected into the blood and not eaten)... but I know how it feels! I made this mint tea a lot whilst I had a stomach bug, and it really helped. So, I still make it now!
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Mint is anti-inflammatory and has a number of health benefits:
Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid with an upset stomach or indigestion.
It contains an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent called rosmarinic acid. This has been studied for its effectiveness in relieving seasonal allergy symptoms, or the common cold.
Peppermint tea has antibacterial properties that help to ward off bacteria that are harmful to your immune system.
Peppermint tea has antispasmodic properties that can treat the feelings of nausea and prevent vomiting.
Mint contains menthol, a natural aromatic decongestant that helps to break up phlegm and mucus, making it easier to expel.
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All you need is a teapot (with a strainer inside) handful of fresh mint leaves, and some hot water! Let the mint leaves brew for around 5-10 minutes before pouring. Add a teaspoon of organic honey to sweeten if needed.
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ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH
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➡️ @versusarthritis and the UK House of Commons revealed that 67% of the working age work force have arthritis or some form of it.
➡️ 17.8 million people in the UK have arthritis.
➡️ 1 in 4 people in the UK with arthritis leave work or retire early because of their condition.
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May is USA’s Arthritis Awareness Month, and as I (hope) this community to grow, I wish for more and more awareness for arthritis in the UK (where I’m from) and the WORLD too!! Who’s with me? Say “Me!” below in the comments! ❤️❤️❤️
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#Arthritis
#ArthritisAwarenessMonth
#ArthritisAwareness
#VersusArthritis
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#SeeArthritis
❤️ DIP IN! ❤️
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Homemade hummus with sliced cucumber, carrots, celery, and peppers. Peppers are part of the nightshade family and some people say that they can cause inflammation! I made this veggie platter for my family & friends. ‼️ Nightshades .... Tried some of the pepper and seemed to be okay, but not sure how much causes a flare up ♀️ I tend to have peppers less than once or so a month, just in case! Does it cause you to flare? Reading lots about nightshades.
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You will need:
3 peppers
6 carrots
3 celery sticks
1/2 cucumber (Or as much or as little as you want depending on how many people you are feeding!)
Peel and chop to serve!
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For the hummus:
2 tins 400g chickpeas in water
Plus water from one tin (why it has to be pure not salted)
3 teaspoons ground cumin
115ml olive oil
3 tablespoons tahini
Sprinkle of sea salt
2 roasted garlic cloves (peel and place in oven for 10 mins) if you don’t have time to roast, chopped is fine! Or easy jar garlic - 2 teaspoons.
Mix all the above in a food processor!
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Raw vegetables are said to be even more beneficial than cooked ones and I have looked into Instagram accounts doing raw vegetable diets - don’t think it’s for me - but in terms is vitamin intake it’s great.
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Also, babies love hummus! My cousin’s baby loved it.
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️♀️ EXERCISE PLAN WEEK ONE!
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@arthritisfoodie is all about healing and feeling better in a natural way, diet is only one half of this, the other half is exercise! In @doctors_kitchen’s book, he states that being sedentary is pro-inflammatory, and regular movement is anti-inflammatory. So, you have to get moving, even if it is just small ❤️
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“Your body’s immune system is a complex machine, and diet and exercise can heavily affect it. Too many of the wrong foods can put you at risk, but the right foods complemented by appropriate exercise can actually boost your body’s ability to fight disease.” - Revere Health.
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So, here is the brilliant @genuine.georgia with the training session she did with me on Wednesday!! I was so worried about how to start and what to do without causing more damage, feel like I am in safe hands ❤️
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DISCOUNT CODE
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For the first 10 clients who use the code AFGG19 Georgia is going to be doing 10% off her online app for you! She works with people with arthritis, and has clients all over! Just drop me a message and I can put you in touch with her I’m so excited to start the next journey of healing and hope to be feeling in less pain.
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The app and the sessions are focusing on strengthening and building my leg muscles to support my ankles - both ankles are so weak, so a lot of pain and strain is on my upper and lower leg muscles at the moment ... hoping to improve this!
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The plan @genuine.georgia has made is bespoke to me, and appreciate it wouldn’t work for everyone, but thought it would be good to share with you. I was in pain while doing it, and afterwards, but so determined to try.
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GREEN JUICE
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This recipe is from my friend who made it for me last week when I wasn’t very well! It’s FULL of vitamins, anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, plus, tastes delicious. You have to have a juicer at home to make this (but I will try and make a smoothie version soon), and it makes a about a litre of juice.
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Place into a juicer:
6 green apples
2 thumbs of fresh ginger
1 lime
1 pineapple
5 sticks of celery
1 cucumber
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Dress with a paper straw if you fancy! Definitely hoping everyone’s week is as bright as this juice
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