Take a look at our flavourful recipes suitable for anyone trying the Sirtfood diet, from soup, salads and stir-fries to a salmon traybake.
The Sirtfood diet involves adopting a diet rich in ‘sirtfoods’. According to the diet’s founders, these foods work by activating specific proteins in the body called sirtuins. These are believed to protect the body’s cells from dying when they are under stress, as well as helping to regulate inflammation, metabolism and the ageing process.
Rummage through your spice rack to make this caffeine-free turmeric tea. The vibrant spice is joined by honey, ginger and orange for a comforting brew.
This super-healthy soup combines two of the most common sirtfoods – kale and turmeric – with broccoli, ginger and coriander for a nutrient-dense, low-fat lunch.
This salad, with broccoli, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds and watercress, is high in omega-3, iron and calcium and counts as two portions of your five-a-day.
Make one of Kerala’s staple dishes – malabar prawns, a speciality of the South Indian coast. They’re quick and easy to prepare and full of distinct flavours.
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This page was published on 6th November 2020.
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