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Andy Iturralde, London (2026)

18/12/2022

20 años sin ver un partido del mundial acá, que regalazo!!!🇦🇷⚽️

09/06/2021

Bitter foods are supper effective in improving digestion. They get the digestive juices going so the body can digest foods easier. Interestingly, they are an antidote against sweet tooth, regular consumption of bitter foods will decrease those sweet cravings and improve weight loss.

For the bitter burritos, use endive leaves instead of tortilla wraps and add plenty of bitter herbs to the mix, such as coriander, mint, ginger, dill, basil, parsley or fennel. Enjoy!

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12/05/2021

Can food affect our ability to focus? I was kindly asked to do an assembly for prep aged children to bring awareness on how food affects our ability to concentrate and I absolutely loved it! It took me ages to film of course, I can't remember now how many takes I had to repeat because I wasn't happy with the sound of my voice (argh that high pitch), the look of my face, the light through the window, etc, etc until I said "enough" to my self and pressed the send button.
And I forgot how forgiving children are and grateful and amazing, they loved it and they told me so 😍. And that's when everything makes sense, when a child tells you "I learnt so much with this video", if you are a teacher you know what I mean. It was so worth it!
I can't upload the video because of copyright reasons 😉 but I recommend you show this video to your children
Operation Ouch!: Energy machine on Instagram
In this video, the doctors make an experiment to show how some foods, such as sugar loaded biscuits or wholemeal pasta, give different kinds of energy to our brain and how this can affect our focus during the day.
Enjoy!

05/05/2021

This is a healthier version of a banana split, with no sugar aded. Banana+ date caramel+coconut icecream and caramelised almonds 👍🏻
Recipe on the website (Bio), enjoy!
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28/04/2021

🧐 Another great recipe pre-exam! Chicken is packed with protein and iron, two important elements needed for focus and attention, plus the cashews, rich in Magnesium, keep our nerves down. I have kept spices to a minimum because my kids don't like spicy foods and I had to swap the yoghurt for cream cheese because I run out of it.

Serve with wholegrain rice and shiitake mushrooms. Recipe on the website!

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21/04/2021

During exam weeks, it is more important than ever to help our kids get the best start of the day. Sample menu 👉🏻 www.thehealingkitchenproject.com/blog/what-to-eat-before-an-exam

Breakfast is essential, include good quality protein and whole carbohydrates for a steady release of energy throughout all morning.

🅱️Vitamin Bs: B is for Brain. All different vitamin Bs act together to improve brain function and cognitive abilities. Interestingly, absorption of B vitamins is impaired by eating large amounts of processed foods and white sugar. The best sources of B vitamins are in nutritional yeasts, whole grains, liver and nuts. Each B vitamin has its unique functions but they need each other to perform best.

🍊Vitamin C: Helps with normal immune function and assists the absorption of EFAs. Best foods are orange and yellow fruits and vegetables.

🍣 Essential Fatty Acids: Called essential because the body can not make them, they need to come from the diet. EFAs are needed for brain development and function. Deficiencies cause poor attention, mood changes and memory problems. Studies have shown over and over again that supplementing EFAs in children with ADHD promotes attention and relieves hyperactivity. Foods rich in EFAs are nuts and seeds, oily fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and some vegetables.

🍫 Zinc: It's deficiency is linked to hyperactivity, impaired brain function and impulsivity. Zinc is another major brain mineral, improves behaviour, growth and brain development. Foods rich in Zinc are: dark chocolate, some nuts and seeds, beef and beans.

Other minerals to include are magnesium, specially for calming nerves and iron rich foods.

15/04/2021

👉🏻Tuna croquettes! This recipe was made for extremely picky eaters who can only stand plain and simple flavours. There is something about cooking tuna in tomato sauce, it loses its strong flavour.
Tuna is very important in the diet of children with special needs because it is packed with vitamin B6. This vitamin helps with irritability, insomnia and anxiety and studies have linked its deficiency to autism-like symptoms (check my website for references). Avoid over-cooking it as it will start losing its benefits.

Ingredients:

Lemon zest
1 garlic clove, chopped
Olive oil
1 brown onion
100 grams peppers (optional)
100 g tinned chopped tomatoes, drained
80 g pitted Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
185 g tinned tuna in oil, drained
1 egg, beaten
Breadcrumbs made from slices of whole-wheat and seeded toast

1. Sauté the brown onion and garlic in some olive oil until cooked but not brown.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan except the tuna and cook in low heat for 5 minutes. Season well.
3. Add the tuna and cook for a minute or two.
4. Place the mix in a bowl and leave to cool down.
5. Make large balls with the mixture using your hands, roll over the egg mixture and then on the breadcrumbs. repeat if necessary.
6. Cook the croquettes in an air fryer until done. Otherwise, quickly fry on each side using butter, ghee or lard.
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13/04/2021

Another dish using sea-weed polenta (cornmeal) for a nutritional punch.

Seaweed is super nutritious, it has amazing detoxifying properties while full of vitamins and minerals.

Grilled polenta recipe:

1. Cook polenta according to packet instructions. I use bone broth as a base. Add 1 or 2 Tbsp of Nori sprinkle or any seaweed. For extra nutrients add mashed carrots or butternut squash.
2. Spread the warm polenta on a baking tray and let it cool down. Put in the fridge for a few hours.
3. Cut them into triangles and grill them in an oiled pan on both sides.
4. Serve with slices of prosciutto ham, grated parmesan cheese and a base of rocket leaves.

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06/04/2021

Website is live! I am very pleased to share with you that finally I have had the courage to publish it! It is not perfect and it is a work in progress, I am not sure about the name, layout, colours, english is not my first language and coding isn't either 😂 so please bare with me.

You will find all the recipes there, categorised by time of day or main issues (anxiety, hyperactivity, etc). They are short and to the point, I hate those websites where I have to scroll down for a minute until I get to the ingredients bit!

I am offering consultations as well now, please check the website for more information: www.thehealingkitchenproject.com

🧁Gaps peanut butter cups recipe on the website under 'treats' or search 'gaps'.

Thanks!
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23/03/2021

👩‍🎓 And just like that, we graduated! I can't believe where I was a year ago in terms of food and health, a lot has changed in our household since then.

Eating by the seasons and according to individual constitution, healing with food, understanding the impact of different nutrients and flavours in our bodies/behaviour and emotions, cooking fermented foods, herbal tonics and beauty elixirs, healing with herbs and connecting with our own bodies were some of the key teachings of the course.

It was a full-on year but being able to share that space during the pandemic was a breath of fresh air. What an amazing group of people and tutors, I can't wait to meet them face to face!
Thanks 💕

I am working with families of special needs children, helping them improve well-being through real food and other strategies, please spread the word if you know someone who might need help.

Website coming up soon! In the mean time please email me with questions hello@andreaiturralde.co.uk

Thanks to all of you for your on-going support, your ❤️ likes and kind comments, it means a lot! 🙌🏻

Andy

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23/03/2021

👩‍🎓 And just like that, we graduated! I can't believe where I was a year ago in terms of food and health, a lot has changed in our household since then.

Eating by the seasons and according to individual constitution, healing with food, understanding the impact of different nutrients and flavours in our bodies/behaviour and emotions, cooking fermented foods, herbal tonics and beauty elixirs, healing with herbs and connecting with our own bodies were some of the key teachings of the course.

It was a full-on year but being able to share that space during the pandemic was a breath of fresh air. What an amazing group of people and tutors, I can't wait to meet them face to face!
Thanks 💕

I am working with families of special needs children, helping them improve well-being through real food and other strategies, please spread the word if you know someone who might need help.

Website coming up soon! In the mean time please email me with questions hello@andreaiturralde.co.uk

Thanks to all of you for your on-going support, your ❤️ likes and kind comments, it means a lot! 🙌🏻

Andy

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16/03/2021

At last I found a recipe to satisfy a risotto craving! Risotto rice is delicious but extremely starchy, so a no no for insulin resistance people like me or for people doing the Gaps diet or Keto diet.
Cauliflower is Vitamin C rich, supporting healthy brain function and the manufacturing of dopamine and other neurotransmitters. Recent studies have linked vitamin C deficiency with some ADHD and Autism symptoms.

🍚 To make it (for 2):

👉🏻Sauté a chopped shallot in olive oil.
👉🏻Add 200 g cauliflower rice and 6 sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan
👉🏻Add double cream and butter to cover.
👉🏻Cook until soft and creamy. Add cream as necessary. Season well.
👉🏻Serve with pan-fried miso cod and some leaves.
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