Simple and healthy summer recipes
Step away from the oven and discover a range of refreshing breakfasts, lights meals, cool desserts, and seasonal snacks perfect for no-cook prep in the kitchen this summer
Nuts and berries: sweet breakfast tartines
Bored with avocado toast, but still want something to keep you energised throughout the day? From Nutella to coconut yoghurt, here are a few samples of sweet tartines, full of indulgence yet perfectly nourishing. They combine nuts and/or seeds looking for long-lasting energy and not rocket fuel that makes you crash.
Chia & vanilla breakfast bowl
This sweet, colourful, fruit-filled breakfast treat is perfect for starting off the day with a spring in your step. Culture Whisper's resident foodie and nutrition expert Stephanie Achar shares her healthy sugar and gluten-free recipe.
Octopus salad with lemon confit
Summer comes with cravings for light, fresh dishes that still satisfy. Pack in the protein with this zesty Octopus Salad recipe. Octopus is a great lean source of protein. It’s packed with iron, B vitamins and selenium to keep your immune system healthy and give you energy.
Kale, avocado and bean sprouts salad
Banish thoughts of limp lettuce leaves: this fresh summer salad recipe is busting with textures and flavour. Plus, the addition of avocado and beans makes for a healthy balance of fats, protein and fibre.That's a lot of goodness from a couple of handfuls of ingredients.
Read more ...Raw fig & lavender honey cheesecake
Satisfy your sweet tooth and still feel virtuous with this low-sugar no-bake raw cheesecake with none of the usual dairy or refined sugar. Raw food is beneficial to your digestive health. Since the food hasn't been heated over 48 C it keeps most of its nutrients and enzymes intact.
Read more ...Healthy prune mousse
If you want to support and improve your summer diet using only natural ingredients try this healthy prune mousse recipe. Although it is tricky to speak about prunes, they are a delicious, high in antioxidants and will satiate your sweet tooth with this luxury fridge-chilled dessert.
Read more ...No-fruit smoothie
A great way to cut back on sugar and increase your intake of dark, leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, this refreshing treat is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium and helps with detoxification. It's also packed with fibre, which keeps the colon healthy and feeds your gut friendly bacteria. This luscious, creamy avocado and mint smoothie gives you what your body needs and tastes great.
Ginger ice cubes
Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called, gingerols, so this nutritious update of a French favourite can help you enhance your immune system. It's a great addition to a range of drinks to help you cool off this summer or to give a feelgood boost.