Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). There are two major classes of these: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega fatty acids are vital nutrients for our health and play a role in a number of different bodily processes, from brain health to heart function.  Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA), An omega-3 fatty acid, and Linoleic Acid (LA), an omega-6 fatty acid, are known as essential fatty acids. This is because they cannot be made by your body and have to be obtained through your diet. These two omegas are ‘parent’ fatty acids, that can be converted by your body into the below fatty acids: EPA – Omega 3 (Eicosapentaenoic acid) EPA is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a vital role in heart health. The body can produce EPA from the essential fatty acid ALA, but the conversion process is inefficient. It is found in high concentrations in cold-water oily fish that eat algae, like mackerel […]

Prep 30 minutesCook 30 to 40 minutesServes 4-6 INGREDIENTS -1 Suma Nut Roast mix savoury vegan (Gluten-free)-1tablespoon , extra virgin , olive oil- 1 onion , finely chopped– 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary– 1/2 tsp. Dried thyme– 2 garlic clothes minced– 100 grams cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped– 1 tbsp. Tomato pureé – 2 sheets of ready roll puff pastry – Salt & pepper to taste – Milk or plant milk to brush over pastry METHOD 1.Preheat the oven to 200° C / 180C fan oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Put the olive oil in a frying pan and gently fry the chopped onion, garlic and herbs. Add in the tomato puree, stir well and set aside to cool. 3. Empty the packet of Nut roast mix into a large bowl. Stir in 250 milk of water and leave to sit for 20 minutes until all the […]

This could be the best Christmas Nut Roast ever with a mix of 6 different nuts and cranberries making it decadent, tasty and very special! PREP: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 40 minutesSERVES: 5-6 INGREDIENTS60g Blanched Almonds60g Hazelnuts60g Almonds60g Pistachio60g Pine Nuts100g Suma vegan Sausage Mix (See gluten-free alternative recipe)1 Onion, finely ChoppedCoconut Oil for frying2 Garlic Cloves – finely fhopped1/2 tsp Dried Mixed HerbsPinch of Pepper3 tbsp Tomato Purée4 Slices of Bread / 100g of fresh Bread Crumbs100g Chestnuts100g Cranberries1 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsley1 tbsp Vegetable BouillonReady-rolled puff pastry1 Egg beaten for the glazing (can use milk) METHOD 1. Set the oven temperature to 180c / 160c Fan oven. 2. Place all the nuts except the chestnuts on a baking tray. Dry roast the nuts in the oven as it heats up. Check them at five minutes and give the tray a shake. Put them back in for up to another […]