Restore Your Balance

June

Thanks to rhubarb’s stellar nutrient profile, some of its top benefits include improved digestion, stronger bones, and decreased inflammation. It may also help fight free radicals, stave off brain disorders, and relieve constipation.

Rhubarb has long been used in Chinese medicine for its healing properties. It is believed to help promote healthy skin, improve vision, and aid in cancer prevention. All of this is due to its antioxidant content.

Rhubarb is low in calories but high in fiber and key micronutrients like vitamins K, C & manganese. Vitamin K plays a central role in bone metabolism and may even offer protection against osteoporosis.

Rhubarb can be used for savory and sweet dishes, including baked goods, sauces, jams, juices, salads, and more.

Roasted rhubarb chia pots

Ingredients:

For chia pudding:

2 tbsp. chia seeds

1 cup coconut milk

½ tsp. vanilla extract

1 tbsp. roasted nuts of your choice

For the rhubarb:

1bunch of rhubarbstalks

¼ cup maple syrup

¼ cup cane sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place coconut milk, chia seeds & maple syrup in a bowl & mix it well. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Cut rhubarb stalks into 4cm pieces & place in a bowl with the sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Mix well. Pour onto the prepared tray. Roast for 20 min or until syrupy.
Remove from heat & cool completely. Layer chia and rhubarb in small glasses.
Sprinkle nuts over assembled parfait.