I AM TAKING A COURSE ON SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AT THE MOMENT where a very interesting movie came up:´The Insider´ (youtube / wiki). It is a movie from the 90s, based on a true story about a biochemist who was a whistleblower for the tobacco industry (an industry that, at the time, claimed towards the general public that tobacco was harmless and ignored the reports of its´ scientists about the dangers of tobacco for health). With main actors Al Pacino and Russel Crowe! Just wanted to tell you about it since it inspired me, and made me remember again how as scientists and doctors, we have a responsibility to find facts…
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Sweet Potato Curry with Almond, Spinach & Coriander
This curry is amazing and healthy. Let’s celebrate by making more curry! I just love the aroma filling up the kitchen as I am cooking it. Curries are a great comfort food, easy to prepare and perfect as lazy weeknight dinners – when you’re not willing to settle for take out and want a nutritious meal instead. Print Recipe Sweet Potato Curry with Almond, Spinach & Coriander Course Main Dish Prep Time 40 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 tbsp cooking oil sesame oil and sunflower oil work well here2 pieces red onion2 cloves garlic1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated2 pieces fresh green chili3-5 pieces (800 g) sweet potatoes150 g fresh spinach…
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Sweet Potato & Broccoli Wraps
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WRAP TO HOLD YOU TIGHT (thank you Nelly Furtado’s ‘Promiscuous’ lyrics), you have come to the right place. It has been a rather active and slightly exhausting week and by the time it was Saturday I could feel my body needing TLC in shape of easy food and good rest. I strolled through the supermarket and chose my most favorite healthy ingredients: sweet potato, broccoli, avocado and corn – then realized these would make an amazing wrap combined with delicious feta cheese! Print Recipe Sweet Potato & Broccoli Wraps Prep Time 30 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes or 1 large1 small broccoli or…
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Oven Gratin with Spinach & Sweet potato
A tremendously easy dish to make. Also, super healthy and on a budget. Great for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Low in calories, rich in nutrients. A rare source of vitamin D in the winter days, and a welcome burst of color on the dinner plate. Print Recipe Oven Gratin with Spinach & Sweet potato Course Main Dish Prep Time 10 minutes Passive Time 50 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes no need to peel if organic, cut in 0.5 thick slices300 g fresh spinach2 tsp nutmeg powder2 cloves garlic125 ml organic sour cream75 g grated cheese1 tbsp cooking oil or ghee Course Main Dish Prep Time…
