New organic cooking goodies!

I worked an extra shift yesterday (Sunday) in Islington, district nursing. I love I earn extra pennies- although I think I spent half of what I will be paid for the shift in an amazing organic health shop I found!

I am so excited to try all of my goodies! 

I bought this amazing baking mix- perfect for muffins, pancakes, bread and cakes! So be prepared for lots of new recipes! 

The mix is made of Quinoa, Teff, Brown Rice, Flax and Chia. Even better- it is gluten free! :)

Now, I knew all of those ingredients- except Teff! What on earth is Teff?

Please imagine how happy I was to find out that it is an amazingly nutritious grain- then multiply that by 100! (I was very happy!!)

So- What is Teff?

☮ Teff leads all the grains – by a wide margin – in its calcium content, with a cup of cooked teff offering 123mg, about the same amount of calcium as in a half-cup of cooked spinach. It’s also an excellent source of vitamin C—a nutrient not commonly found in grains—and also a good source of iron. Teff is high in resistant starch, a newly-discovered type of dietary fiber that can benefit blood sugar management, weight control, and colon health. It’s estimated that 20-40% of the carbohydrates in teff are resistant starches. A gluten-free grain with a mild flavor, teff is a healthy and versatile ingredient for many gluten-free products. ☮

So there we go!

Recipes to follow!

Have a good and healthy week :)

SoFit xxxxx