![]() ![]() ![]() Hazelnuts – swap for almonds or walnuts. ![]() I don’t want to go the supermarket Buff! Alright. Substitution ideas for this rose and strawberry tart Rose oil, rose-infused foods such as this tart, or evening just smelling a bunch of fresh roses can therefore give relief to depression, stress, and insomnia.Īll in all, the perfect thing to have for dessert, along with a cup of Pukka’s herbal sleep tea, to support a restful night’s sleep. One study showed that the inhalation of rose caused significant decreases in breathing rate, blood pressure, as well as subjects rating themselves as more clam, relaxed, and less alert. Rose relaxing for the nervous system – rose oil ( Rosa damascena) has been shown in numerous studies to have physiological and psychological relaxation and anti-anxiety effects.As a result, many of us produce less melatonin in the evening than we did historically. In addition, lots of us stay glued to bright screens into the late hours, or at the very least, have our houses lit with artificial lightning. Our bodies produce their own melatonin as the lights go down and it gets dark, but our ability to produce melatonin slows down as we age. Source of melatonin – oats, nuts, and strawberries are known sources of melatonin, a natural hormone which can help you feel tired and fall asleep.So you can see how a 50-100g slice of this tart can get you a long way there. The recommended daily intakes for men and women are 420 mg and 320 mg respectively. 100 grams of hazelnuts contains 163mg of magnesium, 100g of rolled oats contain 270mg, while 100 grams of cashews contain an impressive 292 mg. Eating foods which are high in magnesium is therefore a good idea in your last meal of the day. Rich in magnesium – nuts and oats are rich sources of magnesium, a mineral which helps with the relaxation of our muscles and nervous system.Fruits, nuts, and whole grains in contrast contain no caffeine. The mean half-life of caffeine is around 5 hours, so even for the average person, tiramisu and chocolate at 8pm is still going to be in your system until 1am. Caffeine can have a half-life in the body of up to 10 hours, meaning if you consume something chocolate flavoured at 8pm, half of the caffeine could still be in your blood, keeping you from having a restful sleep until 6am. Caffeine free – I’ve chosen strawberry and rose as the key flavours, with no cacao, coffee, or chocolate content.The packaging alone got me inspired to devise this rose and strawberry creation, but I’ve also crafted this tart to specifically support a good night’s sleep. They specifically asked me to create something to pair with their Night Time sleep teas, one of which is flavoured with berries. I’ve created this tart in collaboration with Pukka Tea, an international brand who make the most beautiful organic herbal teas. How to make this Rose and Strawberry Tart Dive in with me now.Īlso – join me this coming Thursday at 9pm NZT (7pm AEST) as I talk all things sleep and nutrition with Pukka Herbs Australia’s Herbal expert Sonya Byron over on the Pukka Herbs Australia’s Instagram page or my Instagram here. And all you need is 15 minutes, a blender/food processor, and a cake tin. My face is getting a little older and wrinklier, but my recipes are getting better and better! This one is outstanding, a pure 10. My friend, I think I’m ripening with age. Topped with cruncy light-as-air freeze dried strawbs, and fragrant rose petals.A creamy delicate strawberry filling, with a floral hint of rose.An earthy roasted hazelnut crust, spiked with coconut and vanilla.Let’s just say, the magic turned out even better than I expected. I had dreams of these two flavours – rose and strawberry – dancing together. Pair a slice with your evening cuppa, for the ultimate relaxing end to your day. This stunning Rose and Strawberry Tart is light, delicate, perfectly sweet. If you’re looking for a special dessert flavoured with your favourite bloom, read on. ![]()
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