Maureen Houston creates healthy detox salads for Future Dreams – Breast Cancer Charity

Last Thursday saw me wearing my chef’s hat – preparing and selling a variety of detox salads, to complement a range of cold pressed detox juices. The occasion was a London fund-raising event: a fashion sale in aid of Future Dreams, a charity which supports breast cancer, run by several women who have themselves successfully overcome the disease.

I’m always creating new recipes incorporating so-called ‘super foods’ – those with specific, well documented health benefits, as well as delicious flavours. Such foods, when eaten regularly, can go a long way towards fortifying the body to prevent illness. Also, certain nutrients can be helpful for patients undergoing cancer treatment, alleviating side effects and sometimes enhancing the efficacy of the treatment. Of course, everyone can enjoy and benefit from these foods, as they can boost energy, support the immune system, and help to maintain a healthy weight.

For example, the salads I made for Thursday’s event included:

  • Red and white quinoa and wild rice with roasted aubergine, cherry tomatoes, spices and fresh herbs
  • Puy lentils with broccoli, asparagus, mint, feta and china rose radish sprouts
  • Savoy and red cabbage, cavolo nero, beetroot, carrot, celery, fennel, pumpkin seeds
  • Black rice noodles with chinese cabbage, red peppers, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, spring onions, radishes, coriander and sesame seeds

Rosie Dickinson, of the eponymous catering company, recently launched The Healthy Juice Company, providing a range of detox juices packed with nutrients for cleansing the body, so this was an ideal showcase for her juices. At our stand at the fashion event we offered health advice to accompany the juices and salads – all of which were received with great enthusiasm. Many people were surprised that ‘healthy’ food could taste so delicious and feel so satisfying!

If you would like to discuss your nutritional needs or would like to know more about Maureen’s “detox salads”, then please ring our reception team on 01865 558561 to book an appointment.

Detox salads for Future Dreams

Future Dreams – Breast Cancer Charity

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