We all love pasta! However, sometimes we can be too scared to eat it because we think it is not healthy enough. Actually, we can make our pasta meal very healthy!
 
If we serve up a big plate of pasta with sauce and mince only, you’re right, it’s not a healthy meal. Two reasons:

• It is not very balanced due to lack of vegetables
• We need lots of pasta and mince to fill us up if without vegetables, so the portion can be an issue

 
However, if we have pasta with some vegetable or salad it can be very healthy!

Like everyone else, sometimes I feel like something sweet. You do NOT need to feel guilty about it. In a healthy eating pattern there is absolutely room for sweet. Plus, it is very important to honour what you body wants.
 
Today I want to share with you one of my favourite sweet treats – chocolate bliss balls. It is made from all plant- based whole food, no added sugar, no added fat, or artificial additives, and it is vegan friendly. It’s a perfect sweet snack, but also a great chance to boost your nutrition intake.

Nutrition highlights:

• Very filling and help with regular bowels: prunes, chia seeds, LSA, walnuts are all packed with fibre. One of my client’s said if she has any difficulty opening her bowel, this ball is her ‘laxative’
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidants:

 - Omega-3 fatty acids are something our body cannot make from scratch, so we have to rely on foods. Walnuts, flaxseeds, linseeds and chia seeds are all good sources of plant-based omega-3, which has great anti-inflammatory effects and also help to reduce CVD risks
​ - Cocoa is one of the richest sources of polyphenols, which have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It is better to choose 100% no sugar non-alkalised cocoa powder to maximise health benefits.