GLORY! GLORY!

inspiration for this has come in all different guises,shapes and surprises.. the seeds are not an essential to the overall taste, but as 'life' is created from a seed, which then shoots off into a bulb of its own, i found it appropriate.
so create , consume, and share the love of this little bloom, raise your glasses to glory! glory!

whats in it
2 stems of purple broccoli
3 stems of swiss chard
3 stems of spinach
chunk cucumber
chunk courgette
1tbsp natural yogurt
1 ripe pear
handful of sesame seeds
ice

SWEET CHERRY BABY

up and at em.. that's me on this foggiest of days in the capital.. I didnt sleep too long mind.. but I'm raring to go.. and today's offering probably reflects my current state of well being..even a few miles on the dark streets hasn' t dampened by enthusiasm for what i hope will be a glorious Thursday!

1 pint of mixed frozen fruit.. mainly dark cherries.. but also cranberries, raspberries, blueberries,blackberries.

1/2 cup of rolled oats

1 pint of rice milk

add milk and oats to a saucepan and bring to the boil

add fruit to the blender with a little rice milk/water and blend.

add oats to the blend and whizz some more.

voila.. serves two. enjoy

LA POMME

a smoothie that's so smoooove.. you'll wonder why you haven't tried it before...I'm aware that most people wont have all the ingredients to hand.. but please try and get them in if you can, as we all know how boring it is following the same recipes daily...something which we never do @ Wallop!

 whats in it
1 banana
1/2 fresh pomegranate.. seeds only
1tsp maca root
1/2 cup coconut water
1tsp manuka honey
ice

fire all ingredients into blender.. and whizz.. serves two..

and why

banana:
 In the traditional medicine of India and the ancient Persia this golden fruit is regarded as nature's secret of perpetual youth. To this day, banana is known for promoting healthy digestion and creating a feeling of youthfulness. They help promote the retention of calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen - all of which then work to build sound and regenerated tissues. Banana also contains invert sugar, which is an aid to youthful growth and metabolism.

pomegranates:
Pomegranates are a Super fruit.

The term “superfruit” refers to a fruit that's not only nutrient-dense and high in antioxidants, but one that has the ability to affect cell and molecular structure, and the potential to be beneficial to overall health.

Pomegranates are estimated to have three to seven times as much antioxidant value as green tea. Antioxidants are important to the human body because they help reduce the harmful effects of oxidants, or “free radicals,” and can help repair damage already done to cells.

Pomegranates are also high in Vitamin C and fiber, and contain the minerals iron, potassium and calcium. Other nutrients include Vitamin A, Vitamin E and folic acid.

maca root
maca root benefits that have always intrigued people are that it is a nutritious food that gives those who consume it more energy, strength, and endurance. As well as this, many people have used the root as an aphrodisiac down the ages. This benefit has recently been confirmed by scientists who have found that on some level it appears to increase the overall sexual drive of both men and women, and that it can also help to improve semen quality in men. This is not something that occurs because maca directly affects hormone production, but rather it is the unique nutritional content of the maca that causes it to assist the endocrine system in producing extra hormones that are then able to stimulate the sexual drive of people who are using it.

coconut water:
First of all, coconut water will help keep your body cool as it lowers your temperature.  It also helps carry oxygen to the cells in your body. It has been known to promote weight loss and it will help you clean out your digestive tract as well.  Coconut water benefits also include helping with circulation and helping the body break down kidney stones.  So far, it sounds that coconut water is really good for the human body.

manuka honey:
Manuka Honey is a premium grade honey that is derived from the New Zealand honey bees who feed on the blossoms of the Manuka bush. It has a natural antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties that can inhibit the growth and development of bacteria on the skin surface. It rapidly destroys the bacteria which causes the infection and hastens the process.

BEETS ME MAMA

right people.. as I'm on day 3 of my self imposed 5 day detox.. its time for my old pal.. the ' beet' to make an appearance. beetroots are amazing.. not only do they completely over power any juice but they are so good for you.. and i do mean the raw dirty ones, not the ones that have been polished up soaked in vinegar and left on store shelves for decades!!

whats in it
2 apples
1/2 raw beetroot
2 stems of chard
2 stems of curly kale
slice of fennel
stem of mint
ice

what its good for

beetroot: containing the powerful antioxidant betacyanin, which gives beetroot its deep red hue, this vegetable purifies the blood and has anti-carcinogenic properties. Research shows it boosts the body’s natural defenses in the liver, regenerating immune cells. Also contains silica, vital for healthy skin, fingernails, ligaments, tendons and bones.
Beet is believed to be native of the Mediterranean region of Europe and probably Western Asia. It has been used as a vegetable for the last 2000 years, even by early Greeks and Romans. It was so appreciated by ancients that it was offered on silver to Apollo in his temple at Delphi.
Beetroot contains sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron, copper, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and C

apple
The apple is a highly nutritive food. It contains minerals and vitamins in abundance. The food value of the apple is chiefly constituted by its contents of sugar which ranges from 9 to 51 per cent. Of this, fruit sugar constitutes 60 per cent and glucose 25 pet cent and cane sugar only 15 per cent.
Apples are useful in kidney stones
Raw apples are good for constipation.are of special value to heart patients. They are rich in potassium and phosphorus but low in sodium. It is also useful for patients of high blood pressure.
Apple is also said to be beneficial to gout patients caused by increase of uric acid in blood.
Tooth-decay can be prevented by regular consumption of apples as they possess a mouth cleansing property.
The apple is the best fruit to tone up a weak and run-down patient. It removes deficiencies of vital organs and makes the body stout and strong. It tones up the body and the brain as it contains more phosphorus and iron than any other fruit or vegetable.

chard
Swiss chard is packed with nutrition.  It is an excellent source of vitamins C, E, and K, carotenes, chlorophyll, and fiber.  It is also an excellent source of several minerals including potassium,magnesium, iron, and manganese.  Swiss chard is also a good source of many other nutrients including vitamin B6, protein, calcium, thiamine, selenium, zinc, niacin, and folic acid.  
Swiss chard is one of the most powerful anti-cancer foods to its combination of traditional nutrients; phytochemicals, chlorophyll, other plant pigments, and soluble fiber. The generous amount of vitamin K that is contained in Swiss chard, is especially beneficial in the maintenance of bone health.

kale
Kale's risk-lowering benefits for cancer have recently been extended to at least five different types of cancer. These types include cancer of the bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate. Isothiocyanates (ITCs) made from glucosinolates in kale play a primary role in achieving these risk-lowering benefits.
Kale is now recognized as providing comprehensive support for the body's detoxification system. New research has shown that the ITCs made from kale's glucosinolates can help regulate detox at a genetic level.
Researchers can now identify over 45 different flavonoids in kale. With kaempferol and quercetin heading the list, kale's flavonoids combine both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits in way that gives kale a leading dietary role with respect to avoidance of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.

fennel
Fennel has been used to treat digestive ailments since the time of the ancient Egyptians. Recent studies support the traditional use of fennel as a digestive aid. It has been shown to relieve intestinal spasms and cramping in the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract, which helps relieve uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms

Today, fennel is an active ingredient in many combination herbal formulas used to balance hormones in menopausal and premenstrual women. It is also included in some herbal formulas that claim to promote natural breast enhancement.
Fennel has a reputation as an appetite suppressant and promoter of weight-loss. Some studies have shown that fennel does indeed have some diuretic effect, and may help reduce water retention.


mint
This Herb is bombarded with many vitamins and minerals. It contains carotene, the pigment which is part of Vitamin B complex family. It also contains good amounts of Thiamine.
Riboflavin, essential for many biological functions in body, is also present in Mint. Niacin and Folic acid are also present. Folic acid is very important vitamin for women.
It is directly related to optimal hormonal functioning of the body. The mood swings in women can be directly related to Folic acid deficiency. The immune system booster Vitamin C is also present.
It works as a powerful antioxidant. It is because of this reason that it has been extensively studied as anticancer drug. Minerals present in Mint include calcium, Phosporus, Zinc, Copper, magnesium and manganese, Selenium and fluoride.

SKINNY MINNIE

for my final juice of the day.. i felt all fruity.. like you do..did i fancy a smoothie.. or a juice.. well i fancied a bit of both.. so i knocked up this tasty number, as you can see, it says.. drink me and saviour me..and you will.. every last drop

1 pear

1 cup rice milk

1/2 cup coconut water

generous amount of fruit ..inc cranberries, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries

add ice

juice the pear.. add to blender.. and blend the rest.. serves deux.

BRASILIAN

here comes a treat.. we all love treats.. but this one is a healthy treat.. so please indulge to the max

1 ripe banana

1 cup of coconut water

1/2 cup almond milk

1tbsp raw cacao powder

ice

all done in a blender.. whizz for a few mins to crush the ice.. and serve yourself and a friend.

taste sensation... like no other.. mother.. brother...

CLOUD NINE

2 apples ( gala)

1 stick celery

1tsp hemp protein

1tsp maca root

1tbsp natural yoghurt

handful spinach

handful purple broccoli

handful chard

2 cabbage leafs

juice the hard vegetables in the juicer.

pour entire contents into blender, add yogurt, hemp and maca, and whizz for a few minutes.

And you have a powerful mostly green juice, that will shake you up, and make you feel a million dollars!!

For the record i use organic produce for the greater benefits, that's not  to say you cant use regular fruit and veg, just scrub it well.

BLUEBERRY HILL

whats inside:
1 cup of blueberries, fresh or frozen, either or.
1/2 glass of almond milk
1 banana
1tsp manuka honey
ice
serves two

 and why:

Almond Milk: better than soya, it contains less sugar for one, lower in calories than cows milk, is lactose free, contains potassium, magnesium, selanse, manganese,vitamin E, its loaded with protein.. plus it doesnt taste like milk, it has a nutty flavour in fact.. its said that 10 almonds contain as much protein as half a pound of meat.

Blueberries:are a natural antioxidant and contain flavenoids, beta carotene, ellagic acid, vitamin A, E, C, fibre, and can improve eye vision.

Banana: rich in potassium. they contain vitamins A,B, C, also iron, fibre, amino acids. they also contain tryptophan which leads to improved moods, they are good for eyesight, healthy bones, bowel problems, blood pressure, heartburn, good kidney function

Manuka Honey : its more than just a sticky treat.Manuka honey is an all curing honey.. good for the immune system, rehydrates the body, sore throats, colds, eye infections, its being used to treat many ailments. for the record i use a 20+ which is a higher strain.

EVERYTHINGS GONE.. GReeeeEEEEeeeeEEEEENNNNNNNN

when you juice you need a balance of colours and a balance only comes when you use different fruits and vegetables.. so as this is my lunch. as part of my own 5 day detox, i have opted for the green machine..

whats in inside

1 pear
1 stick celery
chunk cucumber
chunk of courgette
slice of artichoke
1/2 lime ( optional)
2 green cabbage leaves
2 stems of purple sprouting broccoli
2 stems of fresh spinach
2 stems of curly kale
1tsp barley grass powder
+
ice
serves one

and the benefits

pear : is a low sugar option instead of apple, good for diabetics

celery: is good for digestion and lowers blood pressure

cucumber: containing  96% water its a diuretic and is alkaline

courgette: internal cleanser and aids the kidneys

artichoke:  stabilises blood sugar levels, contains inulin

green cabbage:  good for the stomach

purple broccoli: cancer fighter, contains beta carotene, fibre and protein

spinach: circulation, constipation and lymph system

curly kale: weight loss, skin problems, asthma

barley grass: cancer fighter, lowers cholesterol, blood builder

lime: aids digestion, high in alkaline, cholera killer

ORANJE ' BOOOOooooooOOOOOOM !

Monday morning, its wake me up, pick me up , and throw me out again time..

everything in a glass.. to give you the tools that you need to get started on an autumn day

2 apples
2 tomatoes
2 carrots
1 stick celery
1 pear
handful of lettuce
handful of spinach
slice ginger
slice fennel
ice

serves two.. or just over one pint

enjoy

SURVIVAL JUICE

After a mammoth 32hrs without sleep.. and 10hrs of travel.. i need something to replenish the system.. water is fine.. but it doesnt feed the essentials..so..

survival juice
1 stick of celery
chunk cucumber
1 carrot
1 pear
1 apple
1 whole raw beetroot
handful of spinach
ice

FRESH MY BABIES, FRESH..!

..just a quick and simple drink sent forth by PG whilst on his travels..real freshener, really simple and unbelievably simple -

2 apples and half a lemon juiced..pour over crushed ice..

WALLOP!

Pics later...
Happy weekend!!!

VELVET MORNING

we all need a wakey wakey pick me up in the morning.. and what better way.. than porridge and fruit..hot or cold, it doesnt matter..cos the taste.. is like veeeeeelllllvvvvveeeeettttttt...

take 1 cup of oats..porridge or otherwise.. mix with water / or milk, soya, goat, plain or what have you, and bring to the boil on the hob.

in the blender.. take handful of cherries, handful of raspberries, handful of blueberries...

add the oats to the fruit.. and blend.. velvet morning..serves two

oats
water or milk
raspberries
cherries
blueberries

EL FINISHIO..OOOOO....OOOOOOO...OOOOOO

..AND IT SHALL BE DONE..

..pre-soup prep for the la's evening meal..guest in tow tonight..another northerner so ingredients influenced by meeeeee grandads allotment..

Sauteed some Swiss chard, spinach, leeks, white onion, broccoli and garlic in olive oil, sea salt and black pepper..20 mins..Wallop!

Boiling up some sweet potato and Maris-piper potatoes in veg stock and crushed coriander seeds until soft..20-25 min's should do it as I'm making enough to feed half of Camden..will freeze theirs though as they don't eat..:)

Leave to rest for 20 Min's and then blend..you can put in a low-fat creme fraiche or natural yogurt if you like..

End results comin' up this evening..

M

EGG ON THE TYNE IS ALL MINE, ALL MINE..!

..light lunch offering from Wallop HQ..simple, tasty, healthy -

Poached Ben's Hens Organic Eggs in Water and White Wine Vinegar
Pan-Fried Asparagus, Sea Salt, Black Pepper
Toasted Wholemeal Pitta
HUGE handful of Chopped Parsley

Couple of cups of Matcha Tea..sweeeeeeeeeeet dudes!

Enjoy..and after that loaded juice this morning..it don't get no better..maybe a quick trip to the bedroom for a monumental finale..:)

Much love..

Mx

MACARENA

ultimate energy booooster coming your way in the shape of an all green all energy juice,with a couple of added specials....

2 apples (gala)
handful of chard
handful of spinach
2 sprigs of mint
1 stick celery
2 sprigs of parsley
chunk cucumber
chunk courgette
1tsp organic maca root powder
1tsp organic hemp protein powder
1tbsp natural live yogurt
add ice

maca is a natural root from Peru that aids fertility in women and libido in men making it a natural energy zinger and aphrodisiac.. the hemp protein is a natural all vegetarian protein.
the added fruit and vegetables give you all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function.. all in all.. its a kicker of a morning juice.

CHOC - N - ROLL

2 tsp raw cacao powder
1 banana
1tsp manuka honey
2 scoops frozen natural yoghurt
1/2 cup goats milk

first time we have done this at Wallop.. but i must say.. its a taste sensation!!
The cacao, the banana, the yoghurt, the honey, even the goats milk..
its all bonza wonza

GREEN FUZZ!!

Everyone is aware of the need to eat our greens on a daily basis.. the greener.. the better..
well this morning, we have taken it literally.. and gone for a 99% green juice, with the only thing not green, the apple, and that's just to sweeten it up a tad.

In this bad boy of juicy-ness is :

1 apple (gala)
sprig of mint
sprig of parsley
2 florets broccoli
handful of chard
handful of spinach
stick of celery
chunk of cucumber
ice

After consumption, and within 20 mins people as its a living food, the brain and the body will feel alive, you'll get all giddy, people will think you've gone mad..
But really you've just given yourself a shake up and wake up!

Vitamins:
A, B1, B2, B6 , C, E, K, Niacin

minerals:
calcium
copper
iron
magnesium
manganese
potassium
phosphorus
selenium
sodium
zinc
other essentials
folic acid
fiber
protein

IT'S WORKING FOR ME, WHY CAN'T IT FOR THEE?..

Sooooo..Matt's takin' time out of the kitchen to spend 3 days on a juice-tox..goes a little something like this..

- morning workout consisting of the Jump, Jap and Juice programme (see earlier post titled Jump, Jab and Juice) only now I add in 60 crunches (sit-ups) as well..

- reward with a juice (designed by the master blender himself, PG) and then a midday Matcha Green Tea..

- late afternoon I have another juice, or wizz up a soup made purely of vegetables and sometimes some fruits too..just as easy as the juicing with only a little cooking time required and it does help combat that little shithead devil-craving you get inside for some of the nastier foods you might still want to have a nosh on..

- next up an early evening Jump, Jab and Juice sess (with the crunches/same as this morning)..you'll be a bit fooked after this so finish the day with a long hot shower, wind down, sit back and relax with another Matcha Green tea and chill the night away..

- one thing I always do is to try and push myself a little more each day..5 more crunches, another couple of minutes on the punch bag, 150 bounces on the trampoline instead of 125..that sort of thing..it gives you a little goal each day and you will feel the benefits..

In true Wallop style this is all a little bit made up but..

'it's working for me, why it can't for thee!!

Mx