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EAT WELL, RUN STRONG and STAY HEALTHY with the nutrients hidden in these winter warmers

Winter warmers that are packed with nutrients

Salmon-coconut curry Makes 4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil 300g mixed veggies, chopped (onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, sugar snap peas etc.) 400ml coconut milk 3 tbsp Thai green or red curry paste ½ tsp salt 4 salmon fillets (about 450g in total) Salt and pepper, to taste 220g short-grain brown rice or buckwheat noodles, cooked

METHOD In a large pan or wok, heat coconut oil. Add veggies and sauté over high heat until browning begins. Transfer veggies to a bowl. Turn down heat and add coconut milk. Stir in curry paste and salt. Once simmering, add salmon fillets, skinside up. Simmer until cooked through (roughly 8 minutes). Put the veggies back in and toss until reheated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice or noodles.

Quinos hot cereal Makes 1 serving

185g cooked quinoa 1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes 1 tbsp walnut pieces 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 120ml milk Banana slices, to taste Honey, to taste Cinnamon, to taste

METHOD In a bowl, combine quinoa with coconut flakes, walnuts, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. Add milk and microwave until warm. Top with sliced banana, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Simple chicken and white bean soup Makes 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp sea salt 900ml low-salt chicken stock 450g skinless, boneless chicken thighs 400g cannellini beans (rinsed and drained) Small bag baby spinach (approx 150g) Salt and pepper to taste Grated parmesan to taste

METHOD Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, garlic and sea salt, and sauté until softened. Add chicken stock, chicken and beans. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove chicken from soup and use two forks to shred it; then return it to the soup. Add baby spinach. Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into soup bowls and top with grated parmesan.