Kale Risotto with Spicy Tofu Pieces

This is quick and easy one pot meal that is both tasty and satisfying.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 medium leek, white parts only, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups risotto rice
• 4-5 cups vegetable bouillon
• 1/2 cup soy yogurt
• 4-5 cups organic kale, washed, de-stemed and chopped
• 8 ounces prepared spicy tofu pieces
• chives as garnish
• red paprika powder as dusting

Directions:

1. Prepare the kale.
2. Chop the leek and onion.
3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
4. Add the leek and onion pieces and gently sauté until soft.
5. Add the risotto rice and stir well to evenly cover the rice.
6. Add 2 cups vegetable bouillon and allow the rice to cook and swell.
7. When the bouillon has been absorbed, add the next 2 cups and continue cooking.
8. When most of the liquid has been absorbed, add the soy yogurt and stir to a creamy mixture. If the rice is not soft yet, you may need to add a bit more of the vegetable bouillon.
9. Add the kale and mix well.
10. Add the tofu pieces and again mix well.
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper. You could additionally add some nutritional yeast, although we found the flavors to be very tasty just as this.
12. Chop the chives.
13. Serve the risotto garnished with the chopped chives and a light sprinkle of red paprika.

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• Winter Squash and Kale Risotto with Golden Raisins
• Spinach, Bean And Spicy Tofu Soup

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The Turmeric Latte

​Introducing the brand new drink on our menu…..the Turmeric Latte!
Also known as  ‘golden mylk’ this blend of turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, cacao, liquorice and black pepper is based on a traditional Ayurvedic drink. We think it tastes great with brown rice milk but you can have it made with any of our 10 milks.
 
Turmeric has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin which is a strong antioxidant and has powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
 
Try it in store today and let us know what you think on twitter @planetorganicuk, facebook /planetorganic or instagram @planetorganic

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14 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors

Many of us dream of having our own vegetable patch, but it can be challenging to find the ideal space – and that’s assuming you have a garden at all. If you don’t then you’re in luck, you don’t need a large out door plot to grow all your ideal crops, for many edible plants all you need is a sunny spot inside.

The idea of growing an indoor farm, full of healthy food you can spoil yourself with over summer may sound too good to be true. But with a little love and care, whether you live in a house or a flat, you can grow a variety of fresh veg, fruit and even edible flowers ready for your next dinner party – guaranteed to impress.

But the benefits don’t stop there, growing your own greenery will give the satisfaction of harvesting your own foodstuff, save you money and added health benefits making your five a day a walk in the park. You might even start replacing that takeaway pizza with home-grown veg packed with vitamins and minerals.

You can grow almost any plants indoors with a loving hand, best growth occurs in areas that receive plenty of sunlight, such as windowsills. But for those of you who just don’t have a sunny spot to make the most of, grow lights can allow you to cultivate your edible plants in even the darkest of corners.

Although growing conditions vary from plant to plant, a few general rules should be followed. If you’re starting completely from scratch, sowing seeds on moistened soil, covered with plastic wrap and kept in a warm area will get your plants off to the best possible start. Also ensuring all pots and containers have drainage holes or a layer of grit to prevent root rot and overwatering will make sure your plants stay strong and healthy.

For more on edible plants you can grow indoors – including sowing and harvesting times – check out our helpful infographic below.

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Formula for Health

What would it be like having lifelong health and boundless energy? Eminent Naturopath Rumana Zahn ND shares her formula in her innovative programme 6 Ways to Wellbeing | Part 1 of 6
An admirable goal, one that seems so simple yet in practice so hard to achieve; keeping our energy vibrant, dealing with the many niggling symptoms, managing weight and not to forget the wrinkles and lines that start showing as we get older, it all seems like a constant battle to keep at bay.  
 
I have been completely absorbed by what keeps us healthy and well - through natural means - it’s been a life time interest and profession. From my own early experiences as a scientist I knew that medical approaches only take us so far; keeping well and reversing conditions is a whole new ball game if you want to do it naturally, without medical intervention. As a practitioner and seeing hundreds of clients with many complex conditions you come to know how much is possible with health no matter what your age. In fact one of the myths I want to dispel is “as we get older our health deteriorates”, it’s completely false, you can get healthier as you get older. I’ve seen many people improve their health greatly even in their 70’s.  If we do the same things that keep us unhealthy then yes of course, cumulatively we create ill health, but start changing a few things and over time you notice a great deal changes.
 
There are already people demonstrating positive outcomes all round the world, things that are being missed in mainstream medicine. One population for instance, the Okinawans, they age so slowly and escape the chronic diseases of ageing that it’s almost unbelievable most live to over 100 years of age. They have the lowest mortality rates and boast the longest life expectancy and the longest health expectancy in the world. What is it that they do that produces such wonderful health?
 
 “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” World Health Organisation
 
The definition from the world health organisation is sound, it means focusing on all of our being not just sickness. Having great physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing means becoming proactive and identifying what you can do to enhance your health. I found these 6 areas which have the most profound positive effect on our body and mind and uncover these in my 6 Ways to Wellbeing Programme.
 
Do you have a purpose?
 
“How can life present you with what you want if you don’t know what it is you want?”
 
I will be sharing each area in turn with you and how you can create more health so you can get more out of life. The first is whether you’ve set your intention and are willing to change. I know it sounds so obvious but so few of us clearly define what it is we want. Laws of nature and our power of intention is the first thing we need to engage. How can life present you with what you want if you don’t know what it is you want?
 
Assess Yourself
 

• Your starting point
  What are your key indicators currently, e.g. weight, energy, list your symptoms.  Write these down and date them. This is your starting point.
• Write down clearly what you want out of your health
  Be specific, for example, I want to increase my energy levels by 20%, I want to get rid of my headaches which I get twice a month to less than twice a year to none. Keep it achieveable.
• Start tuning into your body’s feedback system
  This may sound strange but your body is giving you feedback constantly on what it is you need to do or change. Learn to tune into it and make adjustments. You may need to find a therapist who may help you with this.

Next month we’ll go through Part 2, in what helps to create a body we most desire.
There’s much more to discover in the 6 Ways to Wellbeing Programme and you can also experience a health consultation with Rumana. Check it out here.

 

      Rumana has teamed up with Planet Organic to help share her findings on how to achieve the best possible health you can.
With over 25 years of experience Rumana is an expert in the field
on natural medicine, runs clinics in the UK and speaks worldwide.
 
   Rumana enjoys living a healthy vibrant life, practices yoga and meditation and loves argentine tango and singing.

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Review: Vegan Pumpkin Chili

This is a delicious recipe we found at Delish Knowledge. It’s been quite cold out lately, so definitely chili weather, and we have lovely red kuri squash that we’ve grown last year that have been sitting in the pantry waiting for the moment to be used.

It’s very simple to make your own pumpkin puree, especially from the red kuri squash. Just cut it up, remove the seeds and steam it. It becomes so nice and soft, your can mash it with a fork, no need for noisy kitchen tools. This is a delicious recipe for chili. We especially enjoyed the hint of cinnamon and the splash of lime juice. The chili is very quick to make. We had kidney beans on hand, so used them but any beans will work well. Do give this a try.

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Coconut & Cauliflower Soup

The perfectly warming soup for these cold days.

Ingredients
 

• 1 large cauliflower head, broken into small florets
• Knob of coconut oil 
• 2 onions
• Thai Red Curry paste* (make your own)
• 1 lemon
• 1 ½ cup of Vegetable Stock
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• A handful of chopped basil
• ¼ cup of chopped chives

 

*Thai Red Curry Paste

Form a perfect paste by grinding these ingredients using a pestle and mortar; 1 chilli chopped, ½ tsp of cumin powder, ½ tsp of coriander powder, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp fresh coriander, 1 tbsp lemongrass chopped, 2 shallots, ½ peel of a lime & squeeze of lime juice.

Method

1. Roast the cauliflower florets in coconut oil until the tips are golden brown (15 - 20 mins).

2. Let the onions sweat in coconut oil for about 3 minutes.

3. Add curry paste and lemon zest for a few minutes.

4. Add cauliflower florets, veg stock & coconut milk.

5. Once removed from heat, add rice vinegar and blend.

6. Serve up and add seasoning, sprinkle of basil & chives.

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Monsanto’s Glyphosate now most heavily used weed-killer in history - nearly 75% of all Glyphosate ever sprayed on crops used in the last 10 Years

A new paper published today in Environmental Sciences Europe confirms there has been a dramatic increase in the total volume of glyphosate applied to crops across the world. The paper, Trends in glyphosate herbicide use in the United States and globally, by Charles M. Benbrook, reveals that globally, glyphosate use has risen almost 15-fold since so-called “Roundup Ready” genetically modified (GM), glyphosate-tolerant crops were introduced in 1996. Over 70% of the total volume of glyphosate sprayed world-wide over the last 40 years (1974 to 2014) has been sprayed in just the last 10 years.

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