Celestial Kitchen

Someone close to me got Cancer, the doctor told them to eat organic. Something I had been telling them for years! Thankfully they changed their diet, and the operation and treatment was a success. Eating organic and anti-cancer foods is something we all need to protect ourselves from the contamination of our modern lives.

I had bronchtis this year, eating healthy was key to recovery and I found that my appetite was very low and I found focusing in on specific foods help my recovery.

Chinese lantern fruit, also known as physalis or goldenberry, offers various health benefits including boosting the immune system with vitamin C, aiding digestion through fiber and pectin, and reducing inflammation due to antioxidants like polyphenols and carotenoids. The fruit also contains minerals like calcium and phosphorus for bone health and compounds called withanolides with potential anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties.

Cashew fruits and nuts offer numerous health benefits, including supporting heart health by lowering cholesterol, managing blood sugar levels due to their low glycemic index, aiding in weight management through their fiber and protein content, and strengthening bones with minerals like magnesium and copper. They are also rich in antioxidants, which fight oxidative stress and inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Carb on carb time! 😁
I love cooking but sometimes I get lazy 😴 and that's when couscous saves the day, it actually does NOT agree too much with me but I kinda got addicted during lockdown just because it's so easy to make. Ive been pretty busy the last few days, redoing my old website and trying to but my deadlines that I forgot to do basic stuff like eat and wash, sounds gross🤨 but I guess it's kinda gd to get into the productivity zone and all that focus it requires.😅 Anyway I got so hungry that I needed double carbs potatoes my old favourite, couscous salad and homemade sprouted lentil patties 😛

Last night's dinner, the nasturiums make it look so pretty
🤗 the wild nasturiums are in full bloom, some of the flowers are dying off and leaving the seeds, I'm collecting a few for future planting, remember to save seeds you'll never have to waste your money buying seeds!

Nasturtium is growing wild and edible, the leaves and flowers taste peppery. 🧡 Thank you .chef for helping me identify these, as i wasn't sure if they were edible or not, 😋I had tried them once when I was in Tenerife volunteering on a permacuture farm (go check out ) but with so many plants that were new to me it easily slipped my mind. Do go check out .chef stories her garden is beautiful so is her delicious recipe creations 💚

Succulent Salad 🍃💚, so in my post yesterday I mentioned i was cultivating a wild succulent with many medicinal properties🌱 and some people asked how do I eat it and what it tastes like... Well it's fresh and subtle flavour which is perfect chopped up in salad,🥗 I also cultivate another succulent, scroll to see pictures.👉 the spindly looking one is called🌿 Salsola kali or saltwort there are a few different varieties and it's ⭐health benefits include treating Influenza, Helps Losing Weight, Treats Smallpox, Boost the energy, Boosts Immune System, Pomote the bones density and structure, Treats Wasp Stings.
They are very easy to grow, they don't need much water or care!🧡

This plant is edible and medicinal 😯
It's a succulent called Kalanchoe and has traditionally been used to treat ailments such as infections, rheumatism and inflammation. Kalanchoe extracts also have immunosuppressive effects.
🍃 it has been a blessing because it grows so easily and since everything that has been going on the local markets are closed and fresh vegetables have become very expensive.
💫I know that even just a little bit provides alot of medicinal properties so even though I don't have a large patch to grow food I can do what I can. I encourage your to start growing medicinal edible plants all it takes is some soil, light, water and a pot!