• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
GO TO EXPAT LIVING SINGAPORE
GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Expat Living Hong Kong HomepageExpat Living Hong Kong

Moving to Hong Kong and not sure where to start? Expat Living is the essential lifestyle guide to living in Hong Kong.

Menu
  • Living In Hong Kong
      • Living Here
      • Where To Live
      • Schools
      • For Guys
        • Sailing in Hong Kong - inclusive sailing courses by charity SailabilityMaking sailing accessible to everyone
        • We chat with two GSIS families
        • 6 super reasons to visit sky100
        • A New Home in The New Territories
      • View all
    Close
  • Things To Do
      • Things To Do
      • What’s On/Calendar
      • Competitions & Offers
        • Reclusive Means Exhibition at Pearl Lam Galleries Hong KongTop 35 Best Things To Do In Hong Kong This Weekend
        • 6 super reasons to visit sky100
        • Best playgrounds & parks for the kids
        • What to watch this month – Netflix & more!
      • View all
    Close
  • Kids
      • Activities & Things To Do
      • Education & Enrichment
      • Health & Wellness
      • Mums & Babies
      • Podcasts
        • We chat with two GSIS families
        • A boarding school with wildlife on the doorstep!
        • Children's teeth and bracesKids and braces – all you need to know
        • Child reading for web article on Books and Brains - helping children with reading and phonicsHelp for children struggling with reading
      • View all
    Close
  • Homes
      • Home Décor
      • Readers Homes
        • A New Home in The New Territories
        • Transforming an old Hong Kong junk
        • Image of Altfield home furnishings showroomWhere to get designer home furnishings
        • Hong Kong People: Meet Laura Pezza
      • View all
    Close
  • Travel
      • Short Breaks
      • Further Afield
      • Travel News & Offers
        • Mount KinabuluClimbing Mount Kinabalu in Sabah
        • Son Doong CaveJourney into the world’s largest cave
        • Famous movie locations in Asia - Hong Kong - Gage Street8 Famous Movie Locations in Asia
        • Gaining access to an EU passport
      • View all
    Close
  • Wine & Dine
      • Recipes & Groceries
      • Bars & Restaurants
        • 6 super reasons to visit sky100
        • Popcorn Shrimp with Spicy Honey Mayo
        • Indulgent chocolate cake - recipeRecipe: Indulgent Chocolate Cake
        • Spicy Asian Coleslaw - recipeRecipe: Spicy Asian Coleslaw
      • View all
    Close
  • Style & Beauty
      • Fashion
      • Hair & Beauty
        • where to get botox in hong kongBotox in Hong Kong – All you need to know
        • Where to buy (and sell!) watches
        • Face masks, spa products, body scrubsWe test body scrubs, creams, masks & more!
        • Hong Kong Spas - Spa at Four Seasons Hong Kong - facial and body treatmentTried and Tested: 2 Luxury Spa Treatments
      • View all
    Close
  • Health & Fitness
      • Medical & Dental
      • Fitness
      • Wellness
        • family dental clinics and dentists in Hong KongFamily Dental Clinics and Dentists in HK
        • Children's teeth and bracesKids and braces – all you need to know
        • Safe & healthy eating during pregnancy
        • Couples therapy for divorce and separation, MindNLife Hong KongDivorce: how to break up with dignity
      • View all
    Close
  • Shop
    • Magazine
    • Advertise With Us
    • Close

3 healthy recipes for raw food, paleo & vegan diets

28 November, 2016 by Expat Living 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.hk/healthy-recipes-three-recipes-for-raw-food-paleo-and-vegan-diets/

It seems everyone has their own food philosophy these days, but whether you’re into paleo, raw food, vegan or gluten-free, the main message is that whole foods and clean eating are the way to go for optimum health. So we sourced some healthy recipes that showcase just what it is these diets have to offer, and let the chefs explain why eating this way will have you looking and feeling amazing.

dreamstime_l_42336957

RAW FOOD: Eat FRESH Organic Green Smoothie

“This is a perfect pre- or post-workout smoothie; the spinach provides a great iron boost as well as essential phytonutrients to help replenish vitamin and mineral levels. The nut milk provides a protein top-up and the bananas help boost your energy as well as potassium reserves, which will inevitably get sapped from an intense workout session. Potassium is a key mineral that plays a role in muscular energy.”
– Mia Man, founder of Graciously Green and Eat FRESH

Ingredients:
1 handful spinach
2 frozen bananas
1 small wild apple
1 cup nut milk

Method:
Simply blend and enjoy!

dreamstime_l_44607884

VEGAN: Banana Muffins

“When I started eating a vegan diet a couple of years ago, I thought it would mean giving up my beloved cookies and cakes. Fortunately, after a lot of trial and error, I’ve perfected some of my favourite vegan baking recipes; these muffins are so good, it’s hard to tell there’s no egg or butter in them. The best bit is they’re low in sugar too, so you can have more than one and not feel guilty!”
– Amelia Williams, writer and mother of two; converted to a vegan diet under the guidance of a nutritionist following illness and allergies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wholewheat flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp bi-carb soda
  • 3-4 very ripe bananas
  • 1 tbsp apple sauce
  • 1 tbsp almond butter*
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life brand)
  • 1 tbsp crumbled walnut pieces

(* If you prefer to make these nut-free, just add more applesauce or coconut oil)

Method:

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and bi-carb soda.
  • In a large bowl mash the bananas and add the vanilla, honey, coconut oil, applesauce, and almond butter.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet and mix gently to combine. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts if you’re using them.
  • Pour into a prepared muffin tin and bake for around 20 minutes.
  • Allow the muffins to cool before removing them from the pan, but they’re good to eat while the chocolate is still soft. Keep in the fridge once they’ve cooled completely.

bm-recipes-potatosalad-1

PALEO: Sweet Potato Salad

“The basic premise of the paleo diet is clean eating, with a focus on whole foods – preferably organic – and no processed foods, grains or sugar. It sounds restrictive but once you get the hang of it and you realise how much more energy you have, you won’t look back. This salad is one of my favourite dishes, and it’s so easy to prepare. The kids love it too, which is always a bonus.”
– Suzanne Goodwin, photographer and avid home cook; follower of the paleo diet for three years.

Ingredients:

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup macadamia nut oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Method:

  • Chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and cook in boiling water until soft. Drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper then set aside to cool.
  • Peel the eggs and mash with a fork.
  • In a jug, make the dressing by combining the vinegar, mustard and egg.
  • Whisk the dressing and slowly add both oils; continue whisking until the liquid combines.
  • Gently fold the dressing and chives into the potatoes, being careful not to turn it all into mash!
    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

Want more healthy recipes? See more in our Wine & Dine section!

 

Categories: Recipes & Groceries Things To Do Wine & Dine

Get the latest events, stories and special offers
sent to your inbox.

By signing up, you'll receive our bimonthly newsletters and offers, which you can unsubscribe to anytime.

You May Also Like

Popcorn Shrimp with Spicy Honey Mayo

Indulgent chocolate cake - recipe

Recipe: Indulgent Chocolate Cake

6 super reasons to visit sky100

Primary Sidebar

  • COMPETITIONS & OFFERS
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Subscribe

© 2023 Expat Living Hong Kong, All Rights Reserved.