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Crispy Oyster Mushroom in a Creamy Sauce 🍄 This is a fab high-protein vegan friendly meal. If you think you don’t like tofu try this 👍 Using silken tofu instead of dairy for creamy sauces is my favourite way to get non-lovers of tofu on to it. This is a slight variation of the recipe on the app. I didn’t have shallots so substituted shallot for white onion. I also swapped out the greens for leeks and spring onion. Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil – 4 tbsp King oyster mushrooms – 400g, torn (or Maitake, or mixed wild mushrooms) Silken tofu – 200 g Soy sauce – 2 tbsp Water – 200 ml Spring onion – 100 g, finely diced Garlic cloves – 5, diced Leek - 200g Dill - 20g Parsley 20g #doctorskitchen #foodasmedicine #lifestylemedicine #easyrecipe #healthyrecipe

Should doctors prescribe fruit and vegetables? 🥦 What are your thoughts? Do any of your friends and family disagree? Stay tuned this week for more content on this scheme, including some of the benefits seen in the pilot so far 🙌 @alexandrarosecharity #kitchenprescription #lifestylemedicine #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #diet #nutrition

Spinach, Pea and Broad Bean Pasta with Fennel and Pistachio 💚 You won’t believe that you can make this dish from mostly frozen ingredients. It’s one of those meals that everyone should know how to make, it’s especially useful to have as a backup recipe for those days you’re too tired to cook! It’s packed with 4 portions of vegetables per serving and it tastes incredible! Head to our website for the recipe (link in stories), also available on The Doctor’s Kitchen App 📲

Today, I’m taste-testing a variety of popular greens powders so you don’t have to 🥴🥦 … watch the video on YT to find out my favourites and the ones I hated! I personally use green powders myself, but there are specific criteria that I look for in a greens powder … ✅ Minimal Ingredients ✅ Freeze Drying ✅ Organic Ingredients ✅ Studies to back up the claims 🚫 No proprietary recipes Watch the episode on The Doctor’s Kitchen YouTube channel, we dive into each brand’s ingredients, website, health claims, and price points to see which ones are actually worth the money (and tolerating the taste!). Greens that I tasted and rated in no particular order: Hux Greens AG1 Huel Greens FS Greens Dr Axe Daily Greens Thorne Greens Dr Schulze Cymbiotica and more … Find out my flavourites! The episode is now live on YouTube, so go check it out and let me know your thoughts! 🙌 Do you use greens powders? Let me know in the comments 👇 Stay up to date with new episodes by following The Doctor’s Kitchen podcast on Apple and Spotify, and never miss a video by subscribing to the YouTube channel 🎥 Remember to sign up for the newsletter for weekly meal inspiration, deep dives on delicious ingredients, and a free 7-day trial of The Doctor’s Kitchen app to kick-start your health goals! 🙌 #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #greenspowder #supplements #nutrition #tastetest

You should be avoiding this “healthy” food 🙅‍♂️ Many “healthy” foods are heavily advertised as convenient and nutritious snacks or meal replacements, but a deeper look at the ingredients might make you think twice before reaching for them in the shops! 👀 Generally, labels with “high in fiber,” “low sugar,” or “gut healthy” are huge red flags we should avoid, and here’s why: 🚩 A lot of these foods are actually quite processed, often packed with additives that are not good for your gut health. 🚩 They usually contain a lot of added sugars. 🚩 They lack substances like fiber and protein. 🚩 They have lots of added artificial ingredients such as thickeners, flavorings, and colorings. Protein bars are a prime example. While having one occasionally won’t affect your health, I wouldn’t recommend eating them regularly. Instead, try a good quality protein powder with minimal ingredients or a handful of nuts and seeds. 👌 This clip is from a recent video on The Doctor’s Kitchen YouTube channel called “The Fake ‘Healthy’ Foods You May Never Eat Again After Watching This.” I highly recommend checking this one out, as a few of the products may surprise you! Stay up to date with new episodes by following The Doctor’s Kitchen podcast on Apple and Spotify, and never miss a video by subscribing to the YouTube channel. 🎥 Remember to sign up for the newsletter for weekly meal inspiration, deep dives on delicious ingredients, and a free 7-day trial of The Doctor’s Kitchen app to kick-start your health goals! 🙌 #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #proteinbars #healthyeating #nutrition #fakehealthfoods

Aubergine season has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to start experimenting with delicious, healthy recipes featuring this versatile ingredient! 🍆 Did you know that botanically, aubergines are not vegetables but berries? They belong to the nightshade family, alongside potatoes and tomatoes. 🍅 Source of: 👉 Phenolic acids, such as chlorogenic acid 👉 Anthocyanins, which give rise to the purple color 👉 Fiber and minerals, such as copper, zinc, and iron 👉 Choline compounds, including acetylcholine 👉 Dietary nicotine in trace amounts, which may have a neuroprotective effect Here are 4 ways to enjoy your aubergines this summer: 1. Roasted - With spices until tender, served with yogurt and chickpeas 2. Stewed - With onions, spices, other veggies, and tomatoes 3. Baked - Layered with tomato sauce, courgette, and cheese 4. Pureed - Blended with lemon juice, cumin, and tahini What’s your favorite aubergine dish? Share your meal inspiration in the comments below! 👇 Stay up to date with new episodes by following The Doctor’s Kitchen podcast on Apple and Spotify, and never miss a video by subscribing to the YouTube channel 🎥 Remember to sign up for the newsletter for weekly meal inspiration, deep dives on delicious ingredients, and a free 7-day trial of The Doctor’s Kitchen app to kick-start your health goals! 🙌 #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #aubergine #aubergineseason #healthyrecipe #healthyeating #nutrition

Join us for a chaotic but realistic morning in my life 🙈😂 Watching this back, I now realise why my team find my breakfasts so amusing 😂 But yes, this REALLY is what my everyday breakfast looks like… not only is it delicious, but it’s packed full of protein and healthy fats (as well as some of my daily BBGS! Beans, berries, greens, seeds and nuts🙌) This is a fantastic way to use the leftovers in your fridge and make sure nothing goes to waste 🌿 Would you try this for breakfast?! Let us know in the comments… and give a leftovers breakfast a try! 🙌 (and yes, Rupy really does eat straight from the pan!! - Demi 🙋🏻‍♀️) #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #healthymeals #healthybreakfast #breakfastinspo #leftovers

Are you ready for an epic cook off?! 🧑‍🍳 Hanging out with @ainsleyfoods was amazing! It was an opportunity to work with the legend that I watched growing up, on Ready Steady Cook. He has always been a huge inspiration of mine, especially the way he shows how easy and delicious home cooking can be 🙌 Getting the chance to work with Ainsley in the beautiful National Trust Gardens was awesome! I also got the chance to teach Ainsley a bit about why diversity, fibre and plant-centric diets are so healthy, so we can keep him around for as long as possible! 🤗👏 Join us for my episode on Saturday 29th June 11:40am on ITV1, and catch up later on ITVX 👌 @ainsleyfoods @plimsollproductions @itv @yvonneycobb #ainsleysnationaltrustcookoff #doctorskitchen #healthyeating #healthyrecipe #nutrition

If you’re looking for an alternative to over-the-counter pain medications, ginger and cinnamon are a powerful duo with many uses! 🙌 I loved chatting with Simon Mills (@theherbslinger ) on the podcast. He has a wonderful breadth of knowledge across the huge spectrum of different herbs and spices. Simon speaks eloquently and sensitively about them, respecting both traditional beliefs and uses, as well as the science that may or may not support their claims. In the most recent episode, “Sensational Spices & Healing Herbs” (Episode #253 ), now live on the podcast and YouTube, we discuss: • The use of spices and the extra benefits they may add to our diets beyond simply being antioxidants. • The role of bitters and tonics and why they may be effective. • How spices may impact our gut microbiota and potentially influence their health benefits. • Rosemary and sage’s effects on the brain, ginger for colds, and the workings of traditional antiseptics. Catch it on the podcast and YouTube now, and let us know what you think! We’ve also done a deep dive into ginger in episode #241 , where we discuss studies on its use for pain, nausea, and indigestion. Keep up to date on new episodes by following the podcast on Apple and Spotify, and never miss a video by subscribing to the YouTube channel 🎥 Remember to sign up to the newsletter for weekly meal inspiration, deep dives on delicious ingredients and a free 7 day meal plan on The Doctor’s Kitchen app to kick start your health goals 🙌 #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #SimonMills #healingherbs #spices #healthyeating #nutrition #herbalremedies

What affect does the pill actually have on cancer risk? 🤔 We recently had Dr Anita Mitra on the podcast on episode #251 to discuss her new book “Dealing with Problem Periods”, why problems may arise, the importance of monitoring periods and how to track them. With so many women choosing the pill for various reasons, it is important to have these discussions and create more awareness around the pros & cons, what a “normal” period looks like for each individual and how to handle various issues surrounding menstrual health. For the full episode, head over to The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast or Youtube channel 🥗 #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #womenshealth #periods #dranita #gynaegeek

Looking for a delicious coffee alternative? Try Maca! 🙌 Maca is actually part of the “brassica” family - just like broccoli, cabbage and caulifower! It contains: 👉 Glucosinolates, known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects 👉 Other polyphenols 👉 Minerals like zinc and magnesium Traditionally, it was first grown in the Andes mountains of central Peru about 2000 years ago. People used it to improve energy, fertility and relieve symptoms of menopause. Maca is a fantastic alternative to coffee, simply by mixing with hot water, some cardamom and a small amount of your preferred sugar (I tend to use date nectar or coconuts sugar) - It is delicious and full of health benefits ✨ For my top coffee alternatives, check out the full YouTube video. I cover: - Chocolate brew - Hibiscus tea - Beet Chai - Mountain tea Have you tried Maca? Let us know in the comments 👇 #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #coffeealternatives #healthydrinks #nutrition

This recipe is available on The Doctor’s Kitchen app for FREE right now, so head over and download it if you haven’t already! 🥗 Sweet potato fans gather round! 🍠✨ Now that the sun is finally shining, we wanted to share with you one of our favourite dishes to make here at The Doctor’s Kitchen, and that is our Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds 😍 We love the idea of loaded nachos but not the reality - though they taste great, crisps don’t make the best basis of a meal! This traybake uses our tofu, lentil and mixed bean chilli as a protein and fibre-rich topping for a base of roasted sweet potatoes. With a topping of melted cheddar and lime-pickled onions, we think this healthy twist is far from boring 🙌 Send this to someone who loves sweet potato 🤗 #doctorskitchen #doctorskitchenpodcast #healthyrecipe #sweetpotato #healthymealinspo