Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand April / May 2015 - The Health & Wellness Issue | Page 22

Food Wholesome Breakfast Recipes by Vanessa Cavalieri Photos by Frei Schrijver-Bollen O k, I’ll admit it. I might enjoy dark chocolate, caffeine, and a cheeky red wine too much to be considered a health food fanatic. But I do focus my eating habits on fresh, natural foods. I am a dedicated fan of eating pure wholefoods and preparing dishes that are both delicious and nutritious. We are so fortunate in Thailand, for a number of reasons, and the ability to source good quality, fresh foods is one of them. In these two recipes, I’ve taken advantage of some gorgeous Thai ingredients, packed full of minerals, vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. When shopping for these ingredients, go for organic if the budget allows. Your mind and body will thank you for it. CITRUS FRUIT SALAD DRIZZLED WITH RAW HONEY & RAW PISTACHIOS Citrus salads are incredibly easy to make, stunning to look at, and quite different from other salads. They barely need dressing, maybe a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil and a dash of ground salt and pepper. In this recipe, I have included a simple dressing to enhance flavour. You can enjoy this refreshing and delicious salad as a breakfast item — just add natural yoghurt — or as an accompaniment to a fish dish, such as salmon. INGREDIENTS - 1 orange - 1 mandarin - 1 lime - 1 pink grapefruit - 1 kiwi fruit - Pomegranate seeds - 30g (about 1/4 cup) pistachio nuts, chopped - Fresh mint for garnish DRESSING - 1 tablespoon organic, raw honey - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract INTERESTING FACT Rich in antioxidants, tangy fruits such as oranges reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, including cancer. 20 WANDERLUST METHOD 1. Combine honey and vanilla. Set aside. 2. Peel and slice fruit, removing all pith 3. Arrange on a small platter, sprinkle a few pomegranate seeds on top 4. Garnish with mint & pistachio nuts 5. Drizzle dressing over the top just prior to serving Serves 2 Optional: Sprinkle good quality feta or goat cheese and red onion for a savoury version www.wanderlustmag.com