1 onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
1 carrot, roughly chopped
2 sticks of celery, roughly chopped
2 large handfuls of kale or spinach or both
30g cashew nuts (Lidl are great for nuts)
1 litre chicken or vegetable stock *
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar**
Salt & pepper to taste
Coconut oil
1. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrot & celery in a pan with a tsp of coconut oil.
2. Once softened, add in the cashew nuts along with the kale or spinach, vinegar and the stock.
3. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer for 4 mins.
4. Remove from the heat, leave to cool then blend with a handheld blender or in a mixer.
You coul ldrizzle a little lemon or lime juice over the top to season.
* the gel stock pots are good, Kallo organic stock cubes are also good, or home made stock of course
** Apple cider vinegar is used to season here. It has some great health benefits - good apple cider vinegar contains some potassium and amino acids. Organic is best for this - I like the Raw brand, it's easy to find.
Some facts about Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain food that can be absorbed by the body as seeds (unlike flaxseeds). One ounce (about 2 tablespoons) contains 139 calories, 4 grams of protein, 9 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates and 11 grams of fiber, plus vitamins and minerals.
The mild, nutty flavor of chia seeds makes them easy to add to foods and beverages. They are most often sprinkled on cereal, sauces, vegetables, rice dishes, or yogurt or mixed into drinks and baked goods. They can also be mixed with water and made into a gel.
Enjoy chia seeds for their flavor and to boost the fiber, protein, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s in your diet. But don't expect a big weight loss boost.
Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet (or seed) for weight loss. If you want to lose weight, you'll need to follow a healthy, calorie-controlled diet and get more physical activity.
