Creamy balancing soup

Packed with vegetables to nourish, and yet so deliciously creamy you’d never guess it was anything but naughty, here’s my go-to balancing soup when life has been busy and sugar-propelled. The secret ingredient is the garden peas, which give the silky texture. They’re actually a legume, not a vegetable, and are rich in protein and fibre, as well as important vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. They also help balance blood sugar levels thanks to the starch amylose, which slows digestion.

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Cleansing leek and quinoa risotto

When I’ve been over-indulging or am under stress and need to feel cleansed and reset, I reach for this recipe. Quinoa is a great base for a risotto, as its high protein content means it has a lower glycaemic load than other grains and is less likely to spike blood sugar. Buy organic if you can, as grains are particularly susceptible to pesticides. Leek adds gentle sweetness plus tones of prebiotic fibre to feed your gut bugs. But you could pack this with any leafy greens, such as courgetti, broccoli, spinach, kale, cavolo nero, etc. Make a large batch and serve it cold as a salad for lunch the next day.

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I’m a nutrition writer based in Brodick on the Isle of Arran. I hold the Diploma in Culinary Medicine from the Culinary Medicine College and I am registered with the Federation of Holistic Therapists. I offer a bespoke meal planning service to help you take control of your health.


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