I love dates. They are so uniquely sweet, soft and chewy, with a candy bar-like texture!
What other healthy foods would you consider luxurious?
Y’all are missing out on fresh figs. Soft, sweet, and the seeds give it that satisfying crunch. The season to get them where I live is about four weeks long and I will gorge myself in them if given the chance. I like them dried but LOVE them fresh! Crumble a little blue cheese, drizzle with honey and you’ve got yourself a decadent little treat.
I may be pushing it with this food being nutritious, but high-quality dark chocolate. I buy a brand called Scharffen Berger that has an 82% dark chocolate bar that is rich, smooth, and just sweet enough to be delicious but not too sweet; and no bitterness at all. I eat about one ounce a day, and it really satisfies my sweet tooth.
Candied starfruit. Our neighbor has a tree, end up with tons. Slice them, boil them in water, (sugar is optional) lemon juice and a bit of ginger for just a few minutes. Then dry in oven or dehydrator.
Like chewy candy. Addictive. Can’t have too many, apparently will hurt stomach.
But dang I find them addictive
Peas. Thaw some frozen peas in a pan sauce with a spoonful of glace paste for dat gelatin. Some salt, pepper, paprika, black cardamom, whatever.
Peas are surprisingly good for you. Great source of carbs, decent plant protein source. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin A, vitamin K, copper, iron…I’m pretty surprised they haven’t caught on as a “superfood”. Oh, and they’re real cheap too.
I’m here from Sri Lanka I would like to highlight some information on jaggery,
Here In my country Sri Lanka, we have an indigenous palm tree called KITHUL which is also known as fishtail palm (Caryota Urens) flourishes in Sri Lanka’s wet zone and we make jaggery, treacle/syrup, also flour from this amazing tree. jaggery and the treacle/syrup are made from the sap collected by the flower of this tree. The jaggery is made by boiling the flower sap beyond the boiling point of the treacle is poured to cool off and solidify.
it’s enhanced with a melting sweetness which contains 65g total carbs,0g fat, 1g protein, and 272 calories. and also it’s rich in essential minerals & dietary fibers, some studies reveal it has 60* more minerals than white sugar. It’s recognized as a healthier substitute for refined white sugar, and kithul jaggery is also used as food sweeteners, Ayurvedic medicines, and a dessert by itself. In Sri Lanka(Ceylon) it’s frequently associated with Ceylon tea/herbal fusions as a healthy sweetener.
Kithul jaggery also poses certain medical properties so it’s known to help prevent arthritis, improve complexion, alleviate constipation, aid weight loss, and combat blood sugar, to clear the respiratory tract by dissolving the mucus, Also treats Asthma patients and those suffering from other respiratory problems, so regular consumption of Kithul jaggery leads to increased hemoglobin levels and helps overcome anemia, the Magnesium in Kithul jaggery helps to regulate the nervous system. The high antioxidant properties of this natural sweetener helps protect body cells from damages caused by free radicals – it’s free radicals that accelerate aging. It is also rich in calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. And also with furthermore health benefits.
I think now you know what is jaggery and which jaggery is healthy, and also if u like to taste some I would be kind enough to send you but honestly, I’m not marketing in this, I needed to give you some information in this question, So if u need and it must be trustworthy please drop me a message then I’ll arrange a store by myself in a marketplace like Shopify to be it trustworthy.
Lentils, if they are prepared in a certain way (almost like beans as a side dish, or lentil soup) are absolutely delicious. I love avocados - in omelettes, in salads, on sandwiches, and most of all, as guacamole. Homemade hummus is a treat, throw in some lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, fresh garlic, and a whole red bell pepper - thank me later. Other luxurious foods are carrots and celery dipped in bleu cheese, Oatmeal with brown and yellow raisins, potato soup with leeks and onions, artichokes, etc etc etc. 😉
Meat in general. As a kid, I used to eat a lot of it. Now as an adult and I hear the stories of my mother struggling to put food on the table, I appreciate how difficult it is to grow, prepare and consume meat. I still do but definitely more appreciative of it now.
Fresh pineapple chunks. Fresh, ripe peaches in season. Mangoes, especially in a really good mango lassi. Dry-roasted cashews with sea salt. Robusto cheese. Fresh figs and goat cheese with honey. Sprouted, whole-grain avocado toast with an egg.
I think they’re called Jabuticaba. They look like giant grapes, but they’re not. Firmer, and sweet. They were only around for a few weeks at a local grocery store. Never seen them at the big chains. I can’t remember what time of year they had them, but would love to find them again.
I really love fresh granola with just a bit of honey, nuts, berries, and yogurt all mixed together. Just a wonderful combo of textures and crunchy sweetness.
Also in the same vein, oatmeal made the same way just with milk instead of yogurt.
Cashew butter, macadamia nuts, pistachio butter, high grade vegan cheese, the vegan spreads and organic dips from Whole Foods / certain sections of refrigerator items it’s like $20 for a jar of nut butter