Reducing too much reliance on grains in our diets can help us turn to alternatives that provide less potential for agitating inflammation and more brain soothing healthy fats, like coconut flour and almond butter. These muffins are a great snack or breakfast-on-the go option, where the protein and dense nutrition in the eggs and nuts works alongside the cinnamon for blood-sugar balancing.

As a sweet treat, they satisfy without setting off future cravings. There is no sugar added and if they don’t taste as sweet as you’re used to (or want!), bear with it – our taste buds change their expectations within a few days and this can also help us turn to less sweet foods as self-medication.

Serves 12

Prep time: 5-10 minutes

COOKING TIME 20-25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 medium bananas (adjust amount depending on size of bananas)
4 eggs
2 tbsp coconut oil
½ cup/125g almond butter
½ cup/65g coconut flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ - 1 tsp...

Beetroot (beets if you are Stateside!) are a stalwart of liver support, as they contain the highest amount of a substance TMG (tri-methyl glycine) that is crucial for detoxification and other conversion processes that take place in the liver. The kick of horseradish belies the substances that it contains that help the liver heal and regenerate. It contains significant amounts of cancer-fighting compounds called glucosinolates, which increase the liver's ability to detoxify carcinogens; substances that prompt our production of cancer cells.

Having this dip to hand a few times a week can support all liver processes, including metabolism and blood sugar balance.

Cooking time: 1 hour (although you can opt to buy pre-cooked beetroot if you would like to make a quick dip)
Prep time: 10-15 minutes
(serves 4-6)

INGREDIENTS
4 beetroots (approx. 250g/8oz.)
10-15g/ ½ oz. fresh rosemary
50ml balsamic vinegar
1-2 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp salt
2-3 tsp fresh grated horseradish (if unavailable...