Crispy Oven-Roasted Cauliflower (No Frying, No Guilt)

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• No deep frying — only light olive oil

• Naturally gluten-free using oat flour

• Full of flavor thanks to spices + optional parmesan or yeast

• Ideal for snacks, lunch, or sides

️ Ingredients:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower (bite-sized florets)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons oat flour or finely ground oats

• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast or grated parmesan (optional)

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Optional garnish: lemon juice, parsley, or thyme

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a tray with parchment paper.

2. Wash and dry cauliflower well. Cut into equal-sized florets.

3. In a large bowl, mix:

   • Olive oil

   • Oat flour

   • Garlic powder, paprika

   • Salt, pepper

   • Nutritional yeast (if using)

4. Toss cauliflower florets in the mix until evenly coated.

5. Spread in a single layer on the tray — don’t overcrowd!

6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden-brown.

7. Optional: add a splash of lemon juice or fresh chopped herbs before serving.

️ Serving Ideas:

• With hummus

• With garlic yogurt dip

• Drizzled with tahini or a spicy tomato chutney

Why Women Should Mix Hibiscus Flowers with Bay Leaves and Cinnamon

This age-old natural blend is a gentle yet powerful tonic for women’s hormonal and circulatory health. Here’s what each component does:

Hibiscus Flowers:

• Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols

• Helps regulate blood pressure

• Supports menstrual balance

• Natural mild diuretic—helps with bloating

Bay Leaves:

• Improves digestion and reduces gas

• Has anti-inflammatory properties

• May help regulate blood sugar levels

Cinnamon:

• Boosts circulation and metabolism

• Stabilizes blood sugar, especially helpful during PMS

• Enhances uterine health and relieves cramps

How to Use This Blend (Simple Tea):

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp dried hibiscus petals

• 1 dried bay leaf

• ½ tsp cinnamon (or 1 small stick)

• 2 cups boiling water

Instructions:

1. Steep all ingredients in hot water for 10–15 minutes.

2. Strain and drink warm.

3. Optional: add honey or a slice of lemon.

Drink 1 cup a day, especially during the week before menstruation, or when feeling bloated or sluggish.

The Cucumber Remedy: Nature’s Secret for Light, Healthy Legs

Cucumber is 90% water, packed with silica, potassium, and vitamin K — making it ideal for:

✅ Why It Works:

• Reduces fluid retention (bye, swollen ankles!)

• Boosts collagen for skin and vein strength

• Supports lymphatic drainage

How to Use It:

• Eat raw cucumber slices daily (with peel)

• Add to water with mint and lemon

• Use as a cold compress for tired legs

• Blend into smoothies with ginger + lemon

Final Thoughts

These three simple remedies:

1. Oven-roasted cauliflower — for guilt-free comfort food

2. Hibiscus, bay, cinnamon tea — for inner hormonal and circulatory balance

3. Cucumber — for beautiful, energized legs

…are all ways to feel great, naturally.