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Nuts and Flaxseed Pesto Pasta
About:
It is a dry version of dry salad, which is crunchy & healthy. If you like the creamy version go ahead and add Cream of your choice, which might add few calories …
Health Benefits:
Walnuts and ground flaxseeds are especially rich in omega-3 fats, which lower inflammation throughout your body.
The good news about nuts and seeds is that eating the right portion can help you loose or maintain weight and they can also stabilize your blood sugar levels. improve your cholesterol and triglycerides, which may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Serve: 3-4
Cooking time: 20mins (including cooking time of pasta)
Preparation time: 10mins
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Figs and nuts ice cream: (Sugar free and Vegan)
About:
This is a great frozen treat, especially for those who can’t tolerate dairy products.
Health Benefits:
Soya milk: It is made from the soya bean. Although it is not a substitute for cows milk in every situation, it can be used to make ice cream, milk shakes and sauce such as custard
Agave nectar: It is a pure, unrefined , natural sweetener that is harvested from plants. As a sweetner agave nectar is very healthy. It is sweeter than honey and sugar, yet it has a subtle, sweet flavour that enhances a variety of foods and beverages. It is gluten and allergen free and has a low glycemic index (GI) which makes it one of the safest blood sugar foods as it will not over stimulate the production of insulin or cause sudden blood sugar.
Coconut milk: It is a vegan substitute of milk/ cream . although using coconut milk can make some modest reductions in fat and calories by substituting for heavy cream, the number of carbohydrates will be double. Depending on what type of diet you are pursuing, this may be problematic. If you are cutting carbs elsewhere in your diet, this substitution may work.
Makes: 6-8 kulfis
Cooking time: 25-30 mins
Preparation time: 10 mins
Baking time: 20 mins
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