Happy Hormone Smoothie

Valentines day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate love than with cake. Chocolate cake. With Raspberries and beetroot. Yes please!

Its valentines and of course that means chocolate!

Especially rich dark chocolate cleverly paired with other nourishing ingredients that leave you feeling great.

Benefits of Beetroot

Beetroot is by far one of my favourite foods. It has a very specific earthy flavour that I love working with (and eating); and its incredibly good for us. Beetroot can go savoury or sweet.

Beetroot is packed with nutrients. Specifically folate, manganese, potassium, iron and vitamin C. It also contains plant compounds such as betanin and inorganic nitrates.

It’s the nitrates found in beetroot that take centre stage when we are looking at the benefits of beetroot. In the body, these nitrates can be converted into nitric oxide which can improve blood flow, reduce blood pressure, and increase performance (inside and outside the bedroom).

Benefits of Raspberries

Raspberries are a great source of vitamin C and fiber, and they contain small amounts of many other nutrients such as Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, copper, calcium and zinc. They are high in antioxidants which help reduce our risk of many chronic diseases.

Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is one of the best sources of antioxidants we have and its also full of nutrients. Specifically, quality dark chocolate has iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium.

Yes… dark chocolate is not just delicious- its really good for us too.

Benefits of Higher protein, Good fats and Fiber

When we eat a meal, snack or treat that is higher in protein, fat and fibre, it helps us to feel fuller for longer. They help to slow down the pace of digestion, the release of sugars into the bloodstream and help stabilise blood sugar levels. They have a balancing effect on our hunger hormones (reducing our hunger hormone ghrelin and increasing our satiety hormone peptide YY).

By Kerry Locatelli (BNat)

Simple ingredients, maximum flavour. This is a favourite that we keep coming back to. Its delicious, satisfying and above all else fun!

What makes this banoffee? It’s the vanilla, caramel, banana and creamy deliciousness…

Recipe by Kerry Locatelli, BNat 

Did someone say meatloaf… for vegans? Curious. But wait til you try this. Its delicious and has a good whack of plant-based protein. A combination that will leave you feeling satisfied! This recipe is taken from https://thekitchenpaper.com/ and adapted to have even more protein and goodness.

This recipe is not just a vegan alternative of cheesecake full of rubbish refined ingredients thrown together to mimic something else (can you tell I’m not a fan?). This version of cheesecake is yum and its full of healthy wholesome ingredients. We believe it deserves a spot on the dessert table whether you’re vegan or not.

The combination of complex carbohydrates, quality protein and good fats will go a long way to keeping you nourished, feeling full and satisfied.

Chia seeds are a magic little ingredient. They are packed with nutrients and really are a fun addition to the diet.  Good Green Vitality and chia seeds are a powerful combination that make a truly nourishing breakfast or snack. 

This recipe can be made ahead of time and is the perfect on the go breakfast or snack.

Chocolate. Walnuts. Maple Syrup. Such a beautiful combination that will leave you feeling satisfied.

These are simply delicious and they are packed with protein, good fats and complex carbohydrates.

Recipe by Kerry Locatelli, BNat

This dairy free, gluten free, plant-based Raw "Peanut" Butter Cup Cheesecake tastes like your favorite chocolate bar turned into a delightfully vegan treat! With a chocolate crust, salted cashew butter filling, and vegan chocolate chips, you won’t be able to have just one bite!