Sunday, 14 May 2017

NATIONAL VEGETARIAN WEEK and PAD THAI RECIPE



Tomorrow is the start of National Vegetarian Week and I'll be joining and eating veggies for a week.  I will be sharing what I eat in a day for the whole week on my social media.  I may also share some of my favourite vegetarian recipes here on my blog.  So join me and sign up and together let's enjoy veggies for the whole week!

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To kickstart my going vegetarian for a week, I will be sharing with you my favourite vegan pad thai recipe.




For the ingredients you will need:

200g rice noodles
2 courgettes
2 carrots
1 bell pepper
1 packet Cauldron marinated tofu pieces*

For the sauce you will need:
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup peanut butter 
1/4 cup kecap manis or tamari
2-3 Tbsp agave**
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger root, grated

*this is my favourite but you can substitute it with any other tofu or you can omit this altogether 
**adjust the sweetness according to your taste

1.  Whisk sauce ingredients in a large bowl. 
2.  Cook the noodles as per packet instructions then add to the large bowl.
3.  Ideally use a spiralizer to create noodles from courgettes and carrots but a box grater will work just fine.  Place the shredded vegetables in the large bowl.
4.  Slice the pepper into strips and then add to the large bowl.
5.  Mix the noodles and the vegetables with the sauce.
6.  In a non stick pan dry fry the tofu pieces until crispy.
7.  To serve place the noodles mixture on individual bowl and sprinkle tofu pieces on top.

Enjoy!


If you tried the recipe please share, leave me a comment and tag me on any of my social media.


Wednesday, 3 May 2017

ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK

Last week (April 24 - 30, 2017) was Allergy Awareness Week and I supported Allergy UK by joining Give as you live.  Give as you live is a shopping and price comparison website with a heart.  A percentage of every purchase you make through their website will be donated to charity at no extra cost to you.  So if you're interested and wants to join follow the link below:

https://www.giveasyoulive.com/refer/R9UuYwoygX5KlO7EZYHwog7ahEK-2BPs4bPQ-3D-3D

This year Allergy Awareness Week focusses on allergic eczema.  Although not severe, I myself suffer from eczema.   So this year, it is extra important for me to support Allergy UK and their work.




So what is Eczema? 

Eczema, also known as 'atopic eczema' or 'atopic dermatitis', is a skin condition causing inflammation and intense irritation.  Eczema symptoms tend to be caused by dry skin.

What does Atopy/Atopic mean?

Atopy or being atopic means having a genetic tendency for your immune system to make increased levels of IgE antibodies to certain allergens.  An atopic individual is likely to have more than one allergic condition during their lifetime, such as eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergy.

Can food allergy cause eczema?

No.  Children are born with the tendency to have eczema and many things can make their eczema worse.  These are known as eczema 'triggers'.  Eczema in children can have various triggers, which food can be one especially in babies.  However, food are not the primary cause of eczema.

Eczema Treatments

EMOLLIENTS

Emollient lotions and creams are prescribed for treating eczema and dry skin, and are, in their simplest form, mixtures of oil and water.

TOPICAL STEROID CREAMS

It is sometimes necessary to apply topical corticosteroids (e.g. hydrocortisone), as these reduce inflammation in the skin caused by eczema.

*  You can find a whole host of useful tips on Allergy UK Eczema Factsheet where I got these informations by clicking the link below.


So please help and support Allergy UK by joining Give As You Live and spread the word with your friends.  Please leave me a comment on any of my social media when you sign up.  Thank you!


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