http://www.simonefood.com Nutrition Matters! Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:03:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A Nutritional Appraisal of Fergus Drennan’s Wild Food Diet [caption id="attachment_126" align="alignleft" width="184" caption="Fergus Drennan"][/caption] What a challenge Fergus has on his hands eating only wild plants for a whole year. Coming from a conservative nutritional perspective, understanding what he has decided to do really excited me from the moment I spoke to ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/08/nutritional-appraisal-fergus-drennans-wild-food-diet/ Ingredients Serves 4 2 leeks, washed, trimmed and sliced 1 large fennel bulb sliced 1 large red pepper sliced in chunks Four 100g organic salmon fillets 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 tbsp grated fresh root ginger juice of 1 lemon 1 handful of fresh coriander leaves, to garnish Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180c 2. ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/baked-salmon-and-roast-vegetables/ Have Ingredients Almond dressing 1 lemon, juiced ½ cup of Extra virgin olive oil ½ cup of soaked almonds, drained ½ tsp mustard powder 1 tsp honey or agave nectar Salad 4 organic apples, seeded and diced 2 cups of seedless grapes, halved 3 arms of celery, chopped 2 courgettes, chopped in cubes 1 cup walnuts 1 handful of any mixed herbs, chopped Method 1. ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/power-salad/ Ingredients 50g watercress 50g baby leaf spinach 2 handfuls of any of the following: • dandelion leaves • parsley leaves (curley or flat leaf) • basil leaves • rocket leaves • coriander leaves 1 tbsp of pine nuts 1 tbsp of either virgin olive oil, hemp oil, or flax oil ½ lemon juice Method 1. Whiz all ingredients together in a blender or ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/super-green-pesto/ Ingredients 1 packet of smoked mackerel or 2 tins of mackerel 2 tbsp organic Bio low fat yoghurt 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 tsp creamed horseradish or 1 tsp of mustard powder Lots of fresh dill Black pepper to taste Method 1. Remove skin from mackerel and place in blender/food processor. Add all ingredients and blend. 2. If you haven’t ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/smoke-mackerel-pate/ These are packed full of protein and contain good quality omega 3 essential fats. You can buy fresh or tinned. Serve with a slice of rye, or wholemeal toast and grilled tomatoes. These are packed full of protein and contain good quality omega 3 essential fats. You can buy fresh or tinned. Serve ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/sardines-and-kippers/ They are packed full of protein and nutrients and very versatile always best to buy free range & organic.   Enjoy with a glass of orange juice as the vitamin C from the oranges helps with iron absorption from the eggs. • Poached egg with wilted spinach and mushrooms (mix the ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/eggs/ (Serves 1) 1 handful of berries 1/2 a Mango 1 Banana Natural Yoghurt Fresh Orange Juice (not from concentrate) Chop fruit and blend with natural yoghurt and orange juice. You can add in a splash of flaxseed oil or hemp oil for Omega 3. http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/super-smoothie/ (Serves 1) 100g Mixed Berries such as strawberries, raspberries, bluberries, & blackberries 150g Natural Organic Yoghurt (Cow's, Sheep's, Goat's or Soya) 1 Apple - grated Handful of Mixed Nuts or Seeds (e.g Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Linseeds...) or both! Stir berries and grated apple add the natural yogurt. Top with a handful of chopped nuts ... http://www.simonefood.com/2009/07/super-fruit-yoghurt/