Summer is the perfect season to be mindful of what we eat. It’s the season with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, making healthy eating a lot more accessible.
Eating food that nourishes us also makes us feel and look better during the warmer months.
One thing the pandemic has taught us is that eating healthy is a priority. Between the busy work week and cruising into sunny weekend plans, finding the time to shop for wholesome ingredients, prepare, and cook healthy, delicious meals daily can be challenging. But with recipes that are easy to follow combined with the right ingredients that are easy to get on hand, it’s possible.
Muesli Breakfast Bowl
Eating a good, wholesome breakfast has many health benefits. A meal in the morning helps improve cognitive function, boosts heart health, and puts you in a pleasant mood. The best way to begin the morning is with a heavy and healthy breakfast bowl that will keep you energized throughout the day. Muesli is a fiber-rich food that’s known to have high protein and nutrition content. It also helps regulate your digestive system and keep you full, preventing unwanted snacking. Take your muesli to the next level by adding fresh and dried fruit, nuts, and cinnamon. This breakfast is perfect for that on-the-go as you can take it with you.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Woolworths Toasted Honey and Cinnamon Muesli
1 calamansi, juice only
1/2 banana, sliced thinly
2 tbsps. dried mangoes, sliced finely, plus extra for garnish
100 grams low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup Woolworths Free Form Lactose Full Cream Milk
Coconut sugar or pure honey, to taste
Ground cinnamon, to taste
Cashew nuts, for garnish
Preparation
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or muesli.
Add coconut sugar or pure honey and ground cinnamon to taste.
Transfer the mixture to a covered container and soak in the refrigerator overnight.
Before serving, top with sliced dried mangoes and chopped cashew nuts
Peach Papaya Power Smoothie
A daily smoothie is a convenient way to get your fruits and veggies in while also nourishing your body with essential vitamins. Plus, smoothies are super easy to make. With fresh, seasonal fruit like papaya–which is loaded with vitamin C and immune boosting nutrients, a hint of sweetness from Woolworths Peaches in juice, Woolworths Unsweetened Almond Milk, and ice, you can effortlessly concoct a drink that’s both nutrient-rich and tasty. The fruits contain energizing carbohydrates and fiber, both essential for managing appetite and blood sugar levels. Opting to use almond milk over regular milk makes this a plant-based smoothie that provides lasting energy. Finish off the smoothie with a teaspoon of chia seeds, a superfood that’s packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high quality protein, several essential minerals, and antioxidants.
Ingredients
1 papaya, sliced
125 g. Woolworths Peaches in juice
6 tbsps. Woolworths Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 1/2 cups ice, crushed
1 tsp. chia seeds
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Mix chia seeds into the smoothie after blending.
Tomato & Kesong Puti Penne
Everyone loves pasta. And when it comes to this Italian favorite, quality ingredients are what will make the dish stand out. This dish calls for tomatoes and kesong puti, a straightforward combo that’s big on summer flavors. Instead of using fresh tomatoes which are not always available, opt to use Woolworths Diced Tomatoes, a versatile ingredient that every pantry should have. What’s more, the subtle flavor of the kesong puti balances the acidity from the tomatoes. Though this penne dish is great eaten hot off the pan, it’s also amazingly yummy when enjoyed as a cold pasta salad. The best part is it’s light and healthy.
Ingredients
400 g. Woolworths Penne
2 tbsps. cooking oil
5 tbsps. olive oil
1 onion, chopped finely
400 g. Woolworths Diced Tomatoes
2 tbsps. tomato paste
1 red chili pepper (siling labuyo)
sea salt
150 g. kesong puti, cut into cubes
Preparation
Cook penne according to package directions.
In a saucepan, heat 5 tbsp. of olive oil, then add onions and sauté until translucent. Add tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes just to soften. Add tomato paste, chili, and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a pot with pasta, add kesong puti, and heat over low heat. Add black olives and basil leaves; mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve immediately with a big bowl of mixed organic greens.
All Woolworths products are available in Shopwise, Robinsons Supermarket and The Marketplace Rustans branches nationwide. You can also shop Woolworths products via the GoRobinsons mobile app and website.
