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You guys know how I feel about chocolate by now, surely? I mean, it’s practically the perfect food group. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Combine the superpowers of dark chocolate with the amazing nutritional value of olive oil and you’ve got a superfood-packed dish. Using olive oil instead of cream in this mousse makes it rich. silky and so decadent.

I’ve combined some of my favourite everyday superfoods into one big salad. Baby romaine lettuce leaves form the base of this salad. Romaine lettuce is also known as cos lettuce and is packed with nutrition. It is a source of vitamin K, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin A.

Pistachios are a great match with broccolini. Try to keep the stalks a little firm when cooking it. Caulilini works well with this recipe too.

Spinach and kale both offer many nutritional benefits. Kale is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K and calcium, while spinach is high in folate, vitamin A and vitamin K. Both green vegetables are beneficial for heart health, immune function and gut health.

With its rich colour and distinctive earthy flavour, turmeric is perfect for adding to dishes to increase your intake of curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Combining it with fibre-rich and mineral-packed chickpeas gives you a superfood side dish that complements any meal.

As we move into a period where Mercury accentuates the earth element, we need to re-examine the fundamental nature of earth in an attempt to hone our shared outlook

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