Anti-inflammatory bowl

When & How

If you’re looking for a reset, this balanced and nourishing anti-inflammatory lunch bowl is exactly what you need!

Ingredients

(1 servings)

150-180g fresh tuna
50g quinoa (dry weight)
1 cucumber
Green salad
1 tsp fresh or dried thyme
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 tsp curry powder
Olive oil, salt & black pepper

Method

Boil quinoa. Once ready, quickly stir-fry in some olive oil and curry powder.
Cut tuna into bite-sized cubes. Heat some olive oil into a skillet and cook the tuna – I like keeping it slightly rare on the inside.
Wash your greens and cut cucumbers into small cubes. You can leave the skin if the cucumbers are organic.
Prepare the dressing by combining 2 tbsp of olive oil with the fresh lemon juice and thyme into a small cup. You can also add a pinch of salt and black pepper here.
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Drizzle with the thyme dressing et voilà!

Benefits

THYME

Science has shown the potent anti-inflammatory action of this herb. Thyme also contains a good amount of vitamin K which is fundamental to making several proteins for blood clotting and bone building.

TUNA

Rich in vitamin D, an essential vitamin for the immune system, and omega-3 (in the form of DHA and EPA). Fatty fish acts as an anti-inflammatory food!

CURRIED QUINOA

Quinoa is the only grain containing all the essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, and it also has anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-inflammatory properties of this grain are maximized by the addition of curry.

CUCUMBERS

This vegetable is rich in azulene which has anti-inflammatory, decongesting, and vaso-protecting properties. So it helps fight against inflammation aiding also with cellulite and water retention.