When you see any orange coloured vegetables think immune boosting carotenes that help to keep those bugs at bay. Health benefits: Rich in vitamin E and beta-carotene (carrots, sweet potato) Anti-inflammatory (onions, garlic, ginger) Medium...
Fans of Nutella…here is a healthier alternative!
Did you know that in 2 tablespoons of Nutella there is a whopping 21 grams of sugar. That's just over 5 teaspoons of sugar! The World Health Organisation recommends a max of 6 teaspoons of added sugar a day for a woman and 8 teaspoons for a man, and it's very easy to...
Buckwheat pancakes
Pancakes are so easy to make and this recipe uses only a few ingredients. Buckwheat flour can be found in your local health store or the health food section of some supermarkets. What's great about buckwheat is that it is gluten free, so it's good for anyone...
Cee’s homemade granola
There is nothing like the taste of homemade granola, fresh and full of goodness. It's a great kick start to the day, to boost those energy levels. It's low GL (glycemic load), helping to keep you fuller for longer so you shouldn't have any of those mid morning...
Vietnamese Chicken Coconut Curry
I've taken this recipe from the Happy Pear recipe book and adapted it a bit by swapping the tempeh for chicken and I swapped the low fat coconut milk to full fat. Latest research is that there is a lack of evidence that links saturated fat to heart disease. On my 8...
Broccoli pesto
Here is a handy recipe to up those greens. Green vegetables are alkalising and detoxing and important to have on our plates at least once a day. It's really quick to make up and if stored in a sealed container in the fridge will keep for up to 1 week....
Hummus and Aubergine Smash
Thanks to Domini Kemp for sharing this recipe which I immediately liked for it’s nutritious ingredients. Aubergines are an excellent source of dietary fiber and this recipe works well as a lunchtime option because it’s full of protein from the chickpeas helping to...
Homemade chocolate treats (gluten & dairy free!)
These are gluten free, wheat free, dairy free and still yummy!! They definitely satisfy my chocolate cravings! They also pack a wonderful punch of health benefits! Raw Virgin Organic Coconut Oil has countless benefits that include helping with weight loss, acting as a...
“Body cleansing” green juice
It is generally considered better to use more vegetable rather than fruit in combinations juices. Fruit juices tend to be more acidic and have a higher sugar content which can cause energy imbalances, strain the kidneys, plus weaken the enamel on our teeth! Vegetable...